Girl name
Dilhun name meaning
“wounded at heart; deeply sorrowful”
Dilhun means “wounded at heart” or “deeply sorrowful.” Used for girls in Türkiye, it combines Persian dil, “heart,” with hūn, “blood.” Its literary association is the bleeding heart of classical poetry, a vivid metaphor for grief. The name expresses sorrow through this established combination of bodily and emotional imagery.
What does Dilhun mean?
Wounded at heart; deeply sorrowful
In Turkish: gönlü yaralı, derin acı içinde
Dilhun belongs to the emotional vocabulary of older poetry, particularly descriptions of separation and loss. Its reference to blood is an image of inward suffering rather than a literal wound; it shares the Persian heart element with names such as Dilara and Dilşad.
Origin of the name Dilhun
A Persian compound of dil, “heart,” and hūn, “blood.” Its image of a bleeding heart conveys profound sorrow.
How to pronounce Dilhun
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dilhun/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | دلخون |
Is Dilhun a girl’s name?
Yes, Dilhun is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Dilhun does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Dilhun
Famous people named Dilhun
- Dilhun Vurgun
FAQ about the name Dilhun
What is the meaning of Dilhun?
Dilhun means “wounded at heart; deeply sorrowful”. A Persian compound of dil, “heart,” and hūn, “blood.” Its image of a bleeding heart conveys profound sorrow.
Is Dilhun a girl’s name?
Yes, Dilhun is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Dilhun in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Dilhun nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Dilhun?
Dilhun is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Dilhun have?
Dilhun has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Dilhun?
Dilhun does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Dilhun?
Notable people named Dilhun include Dilhun Vurgun.
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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