Boy name
Dahlan name meaning
“very slippery, easily slipped on”
Dahlan is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic Daḥlān, with the customary meaning very slippery or easily slipped on. Its source is related to daḥl, meaning slipping, which explains the lexical interpretation attached to the name. Dachlan is an alternative spelling of Dahlan.
What does Dahlan 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 Dahlan
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.
Dahlan in Islam and the Quran
Dahlan 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 Dahlan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Dahlan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Dahlan as a first name
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Interpretation
An image of a close friend studying deeply on a slippery path.Meaning of each word
- Dahlan: very slippery, easily slipped on
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Bagir: one who delves into knowledge
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Dahlan Ilman
Interpretation
An image of knowledge as a resource on a very slippery path.Meaning of each word
- Dahlan: very slippery, easily slipped on
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
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Dahlan Rumi
Interpretation
An image of someone from Rum standing on a very slippery path.Meaning of each word
- Dahlan: very slippery, easily slipped on
- Rumi: from the land of Rum
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Interpretation
An image of a nighttime visitor reasoning on a very slippery path.Meaning of each word
- Dahlan: very slippery, easily slipped on
- Agil: intelligent and capable of sound judgment
- Thoriq: a visitor arriving at night
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Dahlan Mifta
Interpretation
An image of a key lying on a very slippery surface.Meaning of each word
- Dahlan: very slippery, easily slipped on
- Mifta: a key, an opening tool
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Interpretation
An image of one bearer of glad tidings crossing a slippery path.Meaning of each word
- Dahlan: very slippery, easily slipped on
- Wahidi: associated with the one
- Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
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Dahlan Nadhif
Interpretation
An image of a very slippery surface that is consistently kept clean.Meaning of each word
- Dahlan: very slippery, easily slipped on
- Nadhif: clean and well kept
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Interpretation
An image of willing acceptance of a throne with a slippery surface.Meaning of each word
- Dahlan: very slippery, easily slipped on
- Arsya: throne
- Radi: content, satisfied or accepting
Dahlan as a middle name
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Interpretation
An image of a very slippery road forming a passage toward victory.Meaning of each word
- Sabil: way or path
- Dahlan: very slippery, easily slipped on
- Alfath: opening, victory
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Interpretation
An image of a generous, long lived person crossing a slippery path.Meaning of each word
- Akram: more noble, more generous
- Dahlan: very slippery, easily slipped on
- Muammar: one granted a long life
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Interpretation
An image of a patient person winning often despite a slippery path.Meaning of each word
- Fawwaz: highly successful, often victorious
- Dahlan: very slippery, easily slipped on
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
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Interpretation
An image of generosity and dawn light on a very slippery path.Meaning of each word
- Alfajar: the first light of dawn
- Dahlan: very slippery, easily slipped on
- Hisyam: generosity
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Interpretation
An image of knowledge about a throne with a very slippery surface.Meaning of each word
- Arsya: throne
- Dahlan: very slippery, easily slipped on
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
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Interpretation
An image of specially chosen beauty on a very slippery surface.Meaning of each word
- Mustapa: specially chosen
- Dahlan: very slippery, easily slipped on
- Gamal: beauty, loveliness
Dahlan as a last name
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Muammar Dahlan
Interpretation
An image of a long lived person traveling a very slippery road.Meaning of each word
- Muammar: one granted a long life
- Dahlan: very slippery, easily slipped on
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Fatih Dahlan
Interpretation
An image of a path opener crossing a very slippery surface.Meaning of each word
- Fatih: opener, conqueror
- Dahlan: very slippery, easily slipped on
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Hisyam Dahlan
Interpretation
An image of generosity present along a very slippery road.Meaning of each word
- Hisyam: generosity
- Dahlan: very slippery, easily slipped on
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Rafid Dahlan
Interpretation
An image of a helper present on a very slippery road.Meaning of each word
- Rafid: one who helps or supports
- Dahlan: very slippery, easily slipped on
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Interpretation
An image of a victor with fragrant plants on a slippery road.Meaning of each word
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
- Mudaffar: one granted victory
- Dahlan: very slippery, easily slipped on
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Harits Dahlan
Interpretation
An image of a cultivator working on a very slippery surface.Meaning of each word
- Harits: cultivator, one who works
- Dahlan: very slippery, easily slipped on
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How to pronounce Dahlan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dahlan/ |
| Arabic script | دحلان |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦃꦭꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮂᮜᮔ᮪ |
Is Dahlan a boy’s name?
Yes, Dahlan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 87% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Dahlan ranks #186 among boy names in our data sample (94 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):
Names that sound like Dahlan
Famous people named Dahlan
- Dahlan Iskan · b. 1951
- Dahlan Hasan Nasution · b. 1958
- A. B. Dahlan · b. 1930
- Dahlan Jamaluddin · b. 1980
- Dahlan M. Noer · b. 1957
- Dahlan · b. 1960
- Dahlan · b. 1964
- Dahlan
- Dahlan B · b. 1956
- Dahlan Bukhari · b. 1970
- Dahlan Chudori
- Dahlan H. Arahman · b. 1966
FAQ about the name Dahlan
What is the meaning of Dahlan?
Dahlan means very slippery, easily slipped on. Usually derived from Arabic Daḥlān, related to daḥl, 'slipping'. Its customary lexical explanation is 'very slippery'.
Is Dahlan a boy’s name?
Yes, Dahlan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 87% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Dahlan?
Dahlan is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Dahlan in the Quran?
Dahlan does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Dahlan have?
Dahlan has 2 syllables (Dah-lan) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Dahlan?
Dahlan ranks #186 among boy names in our data sample (94 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Dahlan?
Other spellings: Dachlan.
What full names go well with Dahlan?
Some ideas: Dahlan Khalil Bagir; Sabil Dahlan Alfath; Muammar Dahlan.
Famous people named Dahlan?
Notable people named Dahlan include Dahlan Iskan, Dahlan Hasan Nasution, A. B. Dahlan.
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