Girl name
Dürrüşehvar name meaning
“a precious pearl fit for a sovereign”
Dürrüşehvar means a precious pearl fit for a sovereign. It combines Arabic dürr, meaning pearl, with Persian şehvār, meaning worthy of a ruler, through an Ottoman Turkish phrase. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it evokes a fine pearl among the jewels of a royal treasury.
What does Dürrüşehvar mean?
A precious pearl fit for a sovereign
In Turkish: hükümdara yaraşır, değerli inci
Dürrüşehvar combines the value of a pearl with imagery of royal distinction. Pearl comparisons in Ottoman literary language often convey beauty and preciousness; the name preserves that elaborate style and is related in meaning to names such as Dürrü and Dürdane, which also contain pearl elements.
Origin of the name Dürrüşehvar
Combines Arabic dürr, “pearl,” with Persian şehvār, “worthy of a sovereign.” It is a name form of the Ottoman Persian-style phrase dürr-i şehvâr.
How to pronounce Dürrüşehvar
| Syllables | 4 · 11 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dyɾɾyʃehvaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | در شهوار |
Is Dürrüşehvar a girl’s name?
Yes, Dürrüşehvar is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Dürrüşehvar 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.
Names with related meanings
- İnci♀Pearl
- Beril♀Beryl, a gemstone mineral
- Mercan♀Coral
- Feride♀Unique, incomparable
- Zümrüt♀A precious stone of vivid green colour
- Yeşim♀Jade, an ornamental stone often green
- Elmas♀Diamond
- Esmira♀Emerald, a green gemstone
- Nefise♀Precious, exquisite, highly valuable
- Cevahir♂♀Precious stones, jewels
- Cevher♂♀Precious stone
- Dürdane♀A pearl
Famous people named Dürrüşehvar
- Dürrüşehvar Sultan · b. 1914
FAQ about the name Dürrüşehvar
What is the meaning of Dürrüşehvar?
Dürrüşehvar means “a precious pearl fit for a sovereign”. Combines Arabic dürr, “pearl,” with Persian şehvār, “worthy of a sovereign.” It is a name form of the Ottoman Persian-style phrase dürr-i şehvâr.
Is Dürrüşehvar a girl’s name?
Yes, Dürrüşehvar is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Dürrüşehvar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Dürrüşehvar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Dürrüşehvar?
Dürrüşehvar is of Arabic and Persian origin.
How many syllables does Dürrüşehvar have?
Dürrüşehvar has 4 syllables and 11 letters.
How popular is the name Dürrüşehvar?
Dürrüşehvar 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 Dürrüşehvar?
Notable people named Dürrüşehvar include Dürrüşehvar Sultan.
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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