Indian name meaning
Sultan
♂ BoySul·tan · 2 syllables
A king; a ruler; a sovereign
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| S | u | l | t | a | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
3 + 6 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 5 = 22, then 2 + 2 = 4. So Sultan carries the name number 4.
About the name Sultan
Sultan is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “A king; a ruler; a sovereign.”
Spoken aloud it is Sul·tan — 2 syllables. Sultan turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sultan mean?
Sultan means “A king; a ruler; a sovereign.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Sultan a boy or a girl name?
Sultan is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Sultan?
Sultan is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Sultan?
Sultan has 2 syllables and is said as Sul·tan.
What is the numerology number of the name Sultan?
In the Chaldean system, Sultan has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Sultan a common name in India?
Sultan appears 5 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Sultan?
For a sister to Sultan, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Saba, Sadia, Safiya or Tabassum all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Sultan?
Ketan, Ratan, Chetan or Nutan share Sultan's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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