Khan

Khan should not be confused with Kahn, which is a German surname.

Khan may mean:

  • Khan (title), a title for a ruler in Altaic (Turkic & Mongolian) languages.
    • Genghis Khan (c.1162-1227), first Khan of the Mongol Empire
    • Kublai Khan (1215-1294), last Khan of the Mongol Empire and Emperor of China
    • Aga Khan The Islamic hereditary title of the Imam of the Nizārī Muslims
  • Khan (name), a common Central/South Asian family name
  • Khan, one of the administrative divisions of Cambodia
  • Khan Bahadur, a title of honour issued by British India to Muslims who performed a deed of great service to the nation.

In fiction:

In music:

  • Khan (band), English progressive rock band in the 70s
  • Khan (musician), Berlin based musician

Khan may also be:

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