Definitions for Kaftan
ˈkæf tæn, kæfˈtænkaf·tan

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. caftan, kaftannoun

   a woman's dress style that imitates the caftan cloaks worn by men in the Near East

2. caftan, kaftannoun

   a (cotton or silk) cloak with full sleeves and sash reaching down to the ankles; worn by men in the Levant

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. kaftannoun

   A long tunic worn in the Eastern Mediterranean.

2. kaftannoun

   A long dress or shirt similar in style to those worn in the Eastern Mediterranean.

3. Etymology: Via кафтан, from kaftan, from خفتان.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Kaftan

   see Caftan

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Kaftan

   A kaftan or caftan is a front-buttoned coat or overdress, usually reaching to the ankles, with long sleeves. It can be made of wool, cashmere, silk, or cotton. It may be worn with a sash. It is a variant of the robe or tunic, versions of which have been worn by countless cultures around the world, for thousands of years. The kaftan is associated with Islamic or Islamicate cultures. Kaftans were often worn as court robes; the splendor and specific decorations of the kaftan indicated the rank of the wearer. Sovereigns often gave ornate kaftans as a mark of favor.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Kaftan

   Same as Caftan.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. kaftan

   A type of dress created and designed in various colors, fabrics and styles,

   Kaftan's are a beautiful comfortable style dress and come in a wide range of colors, fabrics and styles, they are worn in different ways in different countries across the world.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on August 5, 2015  

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. KAFTAN

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Kaftan is ranked #90495 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Kaftan surname appeared 204 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Kaftan.
   
   98% or 200 total occurrences were White.

Matched Categories

1. • Cloak
   • Dress

How to pronounce Kaftan?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Kaftan in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Kaftan in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Kaftan in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Kaftan in a Sentence

1. Adamu Ahmad:

   After exhausting his ?ammunition he detonated the explosives concealed under his kaftan, killing himself. But no one from the crowd was affected because they were some distance away, we had just started a class when we heard gunshots coming from the direction of the gates and we instantly realized we were under attack, which made us to rush out of the class.

2. Tijjani Musa:

   We had just started a class when we heard gunshots coming from the direction of the gates and we instantly realized we were under attack, which made us to rush out of the class, i then ?saw a man in a kaftan being pursued by a crowd across the open field who kept turning and firing shots at the crowd and then suddenly he exploded with a deafening sound.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Kaftan
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Kaftan
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Kaftan
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Kaftan
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Kaftan
6. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html