Unisex name
Erşahan name meaning
“Warrior like a falcon”
Erşahan means “warrior like a falcon.” It combines Turkish er, meaning “brave man,” with şahan, a Turkish form associated with Persian shāhīn, meaning “falcon.” In Türkiye, it is used for both girls and boys. Its imagery is a falcon soaring overhead, and its meaning closely connects it with Erşahin.
What does Erşahan mean?
Warrior like a falcon
In Turkish: Şahin gibi yiğit
Erşahan joins the warrior image with that of a falcon. In Turkish naming imagery, the falcon suggests height, speed and the strength of a hunting bird. The name is therefore connected with Şahan and Şahin, while er adds an explicit association with human bravery.
In compound names such as Metehan and Emirhan, han comes from the historical title khan, meaning a ruler. The same letters in Cihan have a different origin. More boy names ending in -han →
Origin of the name Erşahan
It combines Turkish er, 'warrior', with şahan, a Turkish form associated with Persian shāhīn, 'falcon'. An explanation through Persian shāh, 'king', is a separate interpretation of the second element.
How to pronounce Erşahan
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /eɾʃahan/ |
Is Erşahan a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Erşahan is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Erşahan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Erşahan
Names with related meanings
- Ertuğrul♂Heroic tuğrul
- Osman♂Traditionally, a young bustard
- Belinay♀Hawk and moon
- Hüma♀Mythical bird bringing fortune and happiness
- Yunus♂Dove
- Tuğrul♂A falcon-like bird of prey
- Helin♀A bird's nest
- Şahin♂The bird of prey called a hawk or buzzard
- Doğan♂Falcon
- Hümanur♀Name evoking the huma bird and light
- Kumru♀A dove with a soft cooing call
- Suna♀A duck known for its patterned plumage
FAQ about the name Erşahan
What is the meaning of Erşahan?
Erşahan means “Warrior like a falcon”. It combines Turkish er, 'warrior', with şahan, a Turkish form associated with Persian shāhīn, 'falcon'. An explanation through Persian shāh, 'king', is a separate interpretation of the second element.
Is Erşahan a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Erşahan is used for both boys and girls.
Is Erşahan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Erşahan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Erşahan?
Erşahan is of Turkish and Persian origin.
How many syllables does Erşahan have?
Erşahan has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Erşahan?
Erşahan 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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