Boy name
Dahi name meaning
“genius; someone of exceptional intellectual ability”
Dahi means “genius” or “someone of exceptional intellectual ability” and is a boy’s name in Türkiye. It derives from Arabic dāhī, expressing exceptional intelligence or understanding. Its meaning connects with Turkish deha, “genius,” and with the language used to describe remarkable discoveries in science and art.
What does Dahi mean?
Genius; someone of exceptional intellectual ability
In Turkish: olağanüstü zihinsel yeteneği olan; deha sahibi
Dâhi functions in Turkish as a noun and adjective for exceptional intellectual or creative ability. It belongs to the same Arabic root family as deha, ‘genius’. When the circumflex is omitted, it is written like the unrelated particle dahi, so the two need to be distinguished.
Origin of the name Dahi
As a name, Dâhi derives from Arabic dāhī, meaning exceptionally clever or perceptive. The Turkish particle dahi, ‘even’ or ‘also’, is an unrelated homograph.
How to pronounce Dahi
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dahi/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | داهى |
| Arabic | داهي |
Is Dahi a boy’s name?
Yes, Dahi is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Dahi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Dahi
- Dani♂God is my judge
- Davi♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Dafi♂One who repels, removes or wards off
- Duha♂♀Forenoon
- Deha♂Exceptional intellectual or creative ability
- Dara♂One who holds the good
- David♂Beloved
- Daniş♂Knowledge, understanding, and learning
- Dal♂A branch extending from a tree
- Davit♂Beloved
- Daan♂God is my judge
- Daim♂Lasting
Names with related meanings
- Furkan♂Criterion distinguishing truth from falsehood
- Eren♂Saintly figure
- Arif♂Knowing, perceptive, possessing insight
- Zana♂♀Knowing, knowledgeable
- İrfan♂Deep understanding, knowledge and insight
- Kamil♂Complete, accomplished and mature
- Bilgehan♂Wise and discerning ruler
- Fehmi♂Associated with understanding and comprehension
- Agah♂Aware
- Reşit♂Mature
- Rüştü♂Relating to maturity and sound judgment
- Reşat♂Finding the right path
FAQ about the name Dahi
What is the meaning of Dahi?
Dahi means “genius; someone of exceptional intellectual ability”. As a name, Dâhi derives from Arabic dāhī, meaning exceptionally clever or perceptive. The Turkish particle dahi, ‘even’ or ‘also’, is an unrelated homograph.
Is Dahi a boy’s name?
Yes, Dahi is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Dahi in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Dahi nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Dahi?
Dahi is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Dahi have?
Dahi has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Dahi?
Dahi 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.
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