Boy name
Dachlan name meaning
“very slippery, easily slipped on”
Dachlan is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic Daḥlān, with the meaning very slippery or easily slipped on. The source form is related to daḥl, meaning slipping. Very slippery is its customary lexical explanation, and Dahlan is a spelling variant of the name.
What does Dachlan mean?
Very slippery, easily slipped on
In Indonesian: sangat licin, mudah tergelincir
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Dachlan
Usually derived from Arabic Daḥlān, related to daḥl, 'slipping'. Its customary lexical explanation is 'very slippery'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Dachlan in Islam and the Quran
Dachlan does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Dachlan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Dachlan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
-
Meaning of each word
- Dachlan: very slippery, easily slipped on
- Abdur: servant of; part of a compound name
- Rohi: my soul; relating to the spirit
-
Meaning of each word
- Dachlan: very slippery, easily slipped on
- Haq: truth, that which is right
- Sukron: gratitude or an expression of thanks
-
Dachlan Rawi
Meaning of each word
- Dachlan: very slippery, easily slipped on
- Rawi: storyteller or narrator
-
Meaning of each word
- Raji: one who hopes
- Dachlan: very slippery, easily slipped on
- Mashum: protected from sin
-
Dachlan Saepul
Meaning of each word
- Dachlan: very slippery, easily slipped on
- Saepul: sword; a compound-name element
-
Meaning of each word
- Dachlan: very slippery, easily slipped on
- Rifki: associated with gentleness
- Arsya: throne
Make more combinations with the generator →More boy name combinations →
How to pronounce Dachlan
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /daxlan/ |
| Arabic script | دحلان |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦏ꦳꧀ꦭꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮂᮜᮔ᮪ |
Is Dachlan a boy’s name?
Yes, Dachlan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 91% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Dachlan ranks #1,541 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Famous people named Dachlan
- Dachlan · b. 1959
- Dachlan Abdul Hamied
- Dachlan Suhendra
FAQ about the name Dachlan
What is the meaning of Dachlan?
Dachlan means very slippery, easily slipped on. Usually derived from Arabic Daḥlān, related to daḥl, 'slipping'. Its customary lexical explanation is 'very slippery'.
Is Dachlan a boy’s name?
Yes, Dachlan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 91% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Dachlan?
Dachlan is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Dachlan in the Quran?
Dachlan does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Dachlan have?
Dachlan has 2 syllables (Dach-lan) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Dachlan?
Dachlan ranks #1,541 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Dachlan?
Other spellings: Dahlan.
What full names go well with Dachlan?
Some ideas: Dachlan Abdur Rohi; Dachlan Haq Sukron; Dachlan Rawi.
Famous people named Dachlan?
Notable people named Dachlan include Dachlan, Dachlan Abdul Hamied, Dachlan Suhendra.
About this entry
Entry ID: nm02776 · Updated · How we research names · Report a mistake