What is Khan?
Q: What is Khan?
A: Khan is a title for a ruler in Altaic (Turkic & Mongolian) languages. It is also a common Central/South Asian family name, and can be used as an Islamic hereditary title of the Imam of the Nizārī Muslims.
Q: Who are some famous people with the surname Khan?
A: Genghis Khan (c.1162-1227), Kublai Khan (1215-1294), Aga Khan IV, Chaka Khan, Imran Khan, and Karīm al-Hussaynī KBE CC GCC (the current Aga Khan).
Q: What other uses does "Khan" have?
A: In fiction it was used as the villan's name in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and as a Marvel Comics character. In music it was used for an English progressive rock band in the 70s and for Berlin based musician. It can also be one of the administrative divisions of Cambodia or a title of honour issued by British India to Muslims who performed great service to their nation.
