Altan

Altan is a Turkish male name meaning “red dawn” made up of Turkish al (red; crimson) and tan (dawn; twilight) as well as a surname originating from the given name. Altan is also a Mongolian male name and word meaning “golden”. Origin: Proto-Turkic; Proto-Mongolic Meaning: “red dawn” in Turkish; “golden” in Mongolian Usage: Turkish, Mongolian