Boy name
Tahan name meaning
“steadfast and resilient through hardship”
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Indonesian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #4,648
Tahan is a masculine name from Indonesian and Malay meaning “steadfast and resilient through hardship”. Its source is the word tahan, which expresses the ability to withstand or endure something. The name’s meaning follows this sense of endurance carried by the word in both source languages.
What does Tahan mean?
Steadfast and resilient through hardship
In Indonesian: tabah dan kuat menghadapi kesulitan
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 Tahan
From Indonesian and Malay tahan, expressing the ability to withstand or endure something.
| Linguistic origin | Indonesian, Malay |
|---|---|
| Starts with | T · Ta |
Name combinations with Tahan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Tahan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Tahan: steadfast and resilient through hardship
- Panut: obedient, following guidance
- Dedek: younger sibling; affectionate address for a child
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Meaning of each word
- Tahan: steadfast and resilient through hardship
- Nadi: blood vessel, pulse of life
- Dewangga: body of a deity
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Tahan Pradoto
Meaning of each word
- Tahan: steadfast and resilient through hardship
- Pradoto: legal case, court
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Meaning of each word
- Daya: strength or ability
- Tahan: steadfast and resilient through hardship
- Nuryanto: light; the name element Yanto
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Tahan Putra
Meaning of each word
- Tahan: steadfast and resilient through hardship
- Putra: son; royal prince
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Tahan Wagimin Syailendra
Meaning of each word
- Tahan: steadfast and resilient through hardship
- Wagimin: associated with the Wage calendar day
- Syailendra: lord of the mountains
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How to pronounce Tahan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tahan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦲꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮠᮔ᮪ |
Is Tahan a boy’s name?
Yes, Tahan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Tahan ranks #4,648 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Tahan
- Taha♂Opening letters of Surah Taha
- Taman♂A cultivated garden
- Tahir♂Pure, unblemished
- Taufan♂A great, violent storm
- Toha♂Ṭā Hā, opening letters of a surah
- Tatang♂Sir
- Tata♂Orderly arrangement
- Taher♂Pure, clean
- Topan♂A storm with very strong winds
- Tama♂♀Foremost, excellent
- Thaha♂Opening letters of Surah Taha
- Tamin♂♀Protection, provision of security
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Iskandar♂Defender of humankind
- Teguh♂Steadfast, not easily shaken
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Hamzah♂Lion
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Kadir♂Capable, possessing power
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Ricky♂Powerful ruler
- Prabowo♂Authority, influence
- Dicky♂Powerful ruler
- Hermanto♂Warrior
Famous people named Tahan
- Tahan Mangaraja Halomoan Sinaga · b. 1944
- Tahan Marpaung
- Tahan Simamora · b. 1954
FAQ about the name Tahan
What is the meaning of Tahan?
Tahan means steadfast and resilient through hardship. From Indonesian and Malay tahan, expressing the ability to withstand or endure something.
Is Tahan a boy’s name?
Yes, Tahan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Tahan?
Tahan is of Indonesian and Malay origin.
How many syllables does Tahan have?
Tahan has 2 syllables (Ta-han) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Tahan?
Tahan ranks #4,648 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Tahan?
Some ideas: Tahan Panut Dedek; Tahan Nadi Dewangga; Tahan Pradoto.
Famous people named Tahan?
Notable people named Tahan include Tahan Mangaraja Halomoan Sinaga, Tahan Marpaung, Tahan Simamora.
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