Boy name
Dahhak name meaning
“one who laughs much or often”
Dahhak means “one who laughs much or often” and is used for boys in Türkiye. It comes from Arabic ḍaḥḥāk, an intensive formation from the root meaning “to laugh.” The name’s direct association is audible laughter and the visible movement of a face breaking into a broad smile.
What does Dahhak mean?
One who laughs much or often
In Turkish: çok gülen; gülüşü bol olan
As an Arabic personal name, Dahhak emphasizes the act of laughing and occurs in historical names such as al-Dahhak ibn Qays. The tyrant Dahhāk in the Shahnameh belongs to Iranian narrative tradition. That literary name has an older Iranian background and should not be equated with the Arabic meaning.
Origin of the name Dahhak
Arabic Ḍaḥḥāk is an intensive formation from the root ḍ-ḥ-k, ‘to laugh’. The similar name Dahhāk or Zahhāk in Persian narrative has a separate historical background.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Dahhak
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dahhak/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ضحاك |
Is Dahhak a boy’s name?
Yes, Dahhak is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Dahhak does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Dahhak
Names with related meanings
FAQ about the name Dahhak
What is the meaning of Dahhak?
Dahhak means “one who laughs much or often”. Arabic Ḍaḥḥāk is an intensive formation from the root ḍ-ḥ-k, ‘to laugh’. The similar name Dahhāk or Zahhāk in Persian narrative has a separate historical background.
Is Dahhak a boy’s name?
Yes, Dahhak is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Dahhak in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Dahhak nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Dahhak?
Dahhak is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Dahhak have?
Dahhak has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Dahhak?
Dahhak does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
Entry ID: nm05723 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake