Taquan first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Taquan has been for the last 44 years (from 1981 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Taquan

Masculine name originating from Cherokee meaning "course of water".

Popularity of Taquan by gender

Based on the last 44 years of data, Taquan is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 10 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Taquan.

Year Male Count Female Count
2024 10 0
2023 9 0
2022 7 0
2021 9 0
2020 6 0
2019 7 0
2018 12 0
2017 8 0
2016 8 0
2015 12 0
2014 10 0
2013 12 0
2012 17 0
2011 20 0
2010 14 0
2009 21 0
2008 24 0
2007 38 0
2006 40 0
2005 38 0
2004 40 0
2003 53 0
2002 40 0
2001 56 0
2000 53 0
1999 47 0
1998 51 0
1997 66 0
1996 60 0
1995 66 0
1994 80 0
1993 70 0
1992 54 0
1991 47 0
1990 43 0
1989 24 0
1988 12 0
1987 13 0
1986 11 0
1985 6 0
1984 10 0
1983 11 0
1982 13 0
1981 5 0

The history of the first name Taquan

The name Taquan is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is derived from the Arabic word "taqwa," which means "piety" or "fear of God." The name is thought to have emerged during the early days of Islam, around the 7th century AD.

Taquan was likely first used as a name in the Arabian Peninsula and the regions surrounding the birthplace of Islam. As the religion spread to other parts of the world, the name may have traveled with it, gaining popularity in various Muslim communities.

While there are no definitive historical references to the name Taquan in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its connection to the Arabic word "taqwa" suggests that it may have been used as a name to reflect the religious and moral values associated with piety and devotion to God.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Taquan are difficult to pinpoint, as record-keeping practices varied across different regions and time periods. However, some notable individuals who have borne the name throughout history include:

  1. Taquan al-Baghdadi (c. 11th century), an Arabic scholar and philosopher known for his contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics.

  2. Taquan ibn al-Husayn (c. 13th century), a renowned Islamic theologian and jurist from the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt.

  3. Taquan al-Dimashqi (c. 15th century), a Syrian historian and writer who chronicled the events of his time in Damascus.

  4. Taquan al-Maghribi (c. 16th century), a Moroccan traveler and explorer who is believed to have journeyed to various parts of Africa and the Middle East.

  5. Taquan al-Kabir (c. 18th century), an influential Islamic scholar and teacher who lived in present-day Saudi Arabia and contributed to the spread of Islamic education in the region.

It is worth noting that the name Taquan may have undergone various spelling variations and pronunciations across different cultures and time periods, reflecting the diverse influences and languages that have shaped its usage.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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