What Does the Name Kaloyan Mean
The name Kaloyan comes from Bulgarian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Kaloyan below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Kaloyan Name Meaning
BulgarianFrom Greek καλος Ιωαννης (kalos Ioannes) meaning "handsome JOHN", the nickname of a 13th-century emperor of Bulgaria. He successfully defended the empire from the Fourth Crusade.
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