Artan

The name Artan is an Albanian boy's name that carries the meaning 'the Golden'. It is derived from the Albanian word artë, which means 'golden'. Additionally, Artan is found as a Faroese variant of the Gothic name Attila, which means 'the Little Father'.

What does the name Artan mean?

Artan is primarily known as an Albanian boy's name and means 'the Golden', derived from the Albanian word artë for 'golden'. The name is also regarded as a Faroese form of Attila. Artan is mainly prevalent in Albania and Kosovo. A related form is Arton, while the female counterpart is named Arta.

Where does the name Artan come from?

The male first name Artan has both Albanian and Gothic roots and means 'the Golden' or 'the Little Father'.

How do you pronounce Artan?

Artan has a clear and distinctive pronunciation, consisting of two syllables. It is pronounced as 'Ar-tan' [ˈartan]. The open sound of 'Ar' conveys expansiveness and presence, while 'tan' harmoniously rounds off the name, giving it a concise note. Artan radiates strength, dynamism, and internationality, while also conveying a sense of friendliness and accessibility – powerful, clear, and pleasant in sound.

Popularity

In Germany, Artan is a common first name and currently ranks 3,183rd in the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 1985, reaching 168th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 90 times, placing it 2,518th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it stands at 2,575th place. The global popularity and frequency of Artan are evidenced by its rankings in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Artanus / Arti / Tani

Similar first names

Famous people

• Artan (stallion in Ireland, previously successful racehorse, trained in Hoppegarten/Mark by Martin Rölke)
• Artan Bano (footballer from Albania)
• Artan Bushati (Albanian footballer)
• Artan Karapici (footballer from Albania)
• Artan Sakaj (Albanian football player)
• Artan Thorja (Albanian football player)