Khotan

Khotan Meaning & Origin

About Khotan
The name "Khotan" is of Persian origin and refers to an ancient city located in what is now modern-day Xinjiang, China. It is derived from the Persian word "Khot" meaning "a ditch" or "a trench." Khotan was an important center along the Silk Road and was renowned for its production of high-quality jade and silk. The name "Khotan" is often associated with the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of this ancient city.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Khotan are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/khotan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Khotan in Braille

Here's how to represent Khotan in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Khotan in braille

How to Spell the Name Khotan in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Khotan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Khotan in sign language

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