Makhan is born a masculine given name and surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Given name Makhan Lal Fotedar (1932–2017), Indian politician Mark Khangure (Makhan Singh Khangure), Indian-born radiologist Makhan Shah Labana 15th-century devout Sikh and trader Makhan Singh (disambiguation), multiple people Makhan Lal Singla (born 1949), Indian politician
Surname Abdul Kuddas Makhan (1947–1994), Bangladeshi politician K. S. Makhan (born 1975), Indian wrestler, actor, singer and politician Kyranbek Makhan (born 1992), Chinese basketball player
See also Makhan Bada Mahkan, Syria