Boy name
İhtişam name meaning
“striking splendour; grandeur”
İhtişam means “striking splendour” or “grandeur.” It derives from Arabic iḥtišām and carries the sense of magnificence established in Ottoman Turkish. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it evokes the imposing scale of a palace, with lofty ceilings, spacious halls, and elaborate architectural decoration.
What does İhtişam mean?
Striking splendour; grandeur
In Turkish: göz alıcı görkem; heybet
In Turkish, ihtişam describes the impressive appearance of a building, ceremony or landscape. Its imagery combines visual splendour with imposing dignity, rather than referring to beauty alone. Haşmet and Şevket offer related associations, although they are separate names with different lexical histories.
Origin of the name İhtişam
It derives from Arabic iḥtišām. Through Ottoman Turkish, it acquired the familiar Turkish sense of splendour and impressive grandeur.
How to pronounce İhtişam
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ihtiʃam/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | احتشام |
Is İhtişam a boy’s name?
Yes, İhtişam is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
İhtişam 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
Famous people named İhtişam
- İhtişam Zafer Cengiz
FAQ about the name İhtişam
What is the meaning of İhtişam?
İhtişam means “striking splendour; grandeur”. It derives from Arabic iḥtišām. Through Ottoman Turkish, it acquired the familiar Turkish sense of splendour and impressive grandeur.
Is İhtişam a boy’s name?
Yes, İhtişam is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is İhtişam in the Quran?
No. Neither the name İhtişam nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name İhtişam?
İhtişam is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does İhtişam have?
İhtişam has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name İhtişam?
İhtişam 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 İhtişam?
Notable people named İhtişam include İhtişam Zafer Cengiz.
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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