Burhan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Burhan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 262 babies have been named Burhan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Burhan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #6,985 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,985
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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"divinely favored, consecrated"
#6,941 in US
Sino-Vietnamese origin
"official, mandarin"
#6,830 in US
Latin (desiderare) origin
"desired, longed for"
#6,919 in US
Old French via Old High German origin
"reward, recompense, prize for valor"
#7,132 in US
Germanic origin
"ruler of the people"
#7,133 in US
Latin origin
"blessed, spoken well of"
#7,072 in US
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About the Name Burhan
Burhan is a boy name .
Burhan is currently ranked #6,985 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Burhan include Bur, Burh, Burhy, Burhie, Buy, Buie, and Burkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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