Kaplan Name Meaning & Origin
/KAP-lan/Name Origin
Kaplan is a surname and given name of Turkish origin meaning 'tiger'. It is also found among Ashkenazi Jewish communities, derived from the German word 'Kaplan' meaning 'chaplain' or 'priest'.
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Turkish (Turk) 50% -
Jewish (Ashkenazi Jewish) 30% -
German (German) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Kaplan
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
Growth of the name Kaplan in the US (SSA Data):
Kaplan Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 1
People with this name tend to be: A natural born leader, independent and ambitious.