What origin is the name Sulthan?

Sulthan comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Sulthan?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Sulthan — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Sulthan?

Sulthan starts with the syllable “Su” (सू), which traditionally belongs to Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 4, in Kumbh rashi (Aquarius). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Is it Sulthan or Sultan?

Both spellings are used. Sulthan means "Ruler or king"; Sultan is listed with the meaning "A name of African origin representing a sovereign monarch with power and authority.". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Sulthan

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sulthan

Sulthan

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Sulthan is an Indian unisex name meaning "Ruler or king".

Sulthan is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Ruler or king". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Sulthan mean?

Ruler or king

How popular is Sulthan?

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Sulthan

What does Sulthan mean?

Sulthan is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Ruler or king".

How popular is Sulthan?

We have no birth-record ranking for Sulthan: it is not in US records, and India publishes no national name rankings. The meter above fills in as parents here view, search for and save the name.

Brother names that go with Sulthan

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Sulthan

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Sulthan.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Su (सू)
Rashi: Kumbh (Aquarius)
Nakshatra: Shatabhisha, pada 4
Name number: 9

By tradition, names starting with “Su” suit babies born in Shatabhisha nakshatra (pada 4), which falls in Kumbh rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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Other spellings of Sulthan

Parents also search for these spellings. Each has its own page with its meaning and origin.

Sultan — "A name of African origin representing a sovereign monarch with power and authority." (African)

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Sulthan at a glance

Letters: 7
Syllables: 2
Starts with: S
Ends with: -an
Vowels: 2 of 7 letters

Which other names end in -an?

Ethan Logan

Which names have a similar meaning to Sulthan?

Sulthan means "Ruler or king" — these names share that spirit.

Abigail — "Abigail comes from the Hebrew Avigayil, meaning 'my father's joy'. She is a wife of King David in the Bible." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
David — "David comes from the Hebrew Dawid, meaning 'beloved'. David is the shepherd who became king of Israel." (Hebrew)