Girl name
Nihan name meaning
“hidden, concealed; unseen”
Nihan means hidden, concealed, or unseen. It comes from Persian nihān, an adjective also used in Ottoman Turkish and literary language. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name evokes a garden concealed behind a curtain, a concrete image of something present but kept out of view.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Nihan mean?
Hidden, concealed; unseen
In Turkish: gizli, saklı; görünmeyen
Nihan is a poetic name referring to what remains concealed rather than openly visible. Classical Turkish poetry uses the word in descriptions of hidden feelings and unseen beauty; its traditional contrast with âşikâr, meaning manifest, illustrates that established literary role.
How popular is Nihan?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 2provinces
Where is Nihan in the top 30?
2 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Nihan
From Persian nihān, an adjective meaning concealed or out of sight. It was also used in Ottoman Turkish.
Double names with Nihan
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Nihan Perihan
Meaning of each name
- Nihan: hidden, concealed; unseen
- Perihan: ruler of fairies; one who summons fairies
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Bihter Nihan
Meaning of each name
- Bihter: better, finer
- Nihan: hidden, concealed; unseen
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Nihan Feyza
Meaning of each name
- Nihan: hidden, concealed; unseen
- Feyza: abundance, plenty; overflowing
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Adile Nihan
Meaning of each name
- Adile: just, fair and equitable
- Nihan: hidden, concealed; unseen
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Nihan Müzeyyen
Meaning of each name
- Nihan: hidden, concealed; unseen
- Müzeyyen: decorated, embellished with adornments
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Sadiye Nihan
Meaning of each name
- Sadiye: fortunate; happy, auspicious
- Nihan: hidden, concealed; unseen
How to pronounce Nihan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nihan/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نهان |
Is Nihan a girl’s name?
Yes, Nihan is used mostly as a girl’s name. In TÜİK data, 2% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Nihan appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nihan
- Nisan♀April
- Nihal♀Young tree
- Nilhan♀Nile and ruler
- Niran♀Fires
- Nisa♀Women
- Nilay♀A name combining Nile and moon imagery
- Nida♀A call
- Nuran♀Luminous, radiant
- Nazan♀Coy, coquettish, showing playful reluctance
- Nurhan♀A compound evoking light and rulership
- Nalan♀Lamenting
- Nagihan♀Suddenly, unexpectedly, without warning
Famous people named Nihan
- Nihan Yeldan Güneyligil · b. 1982
- Nihan Büyükağaç · b. 1981
- Nihan Anaz · b. 1979
- Nihan Kaya · b. 1979
- Nihan Su · b. 1981
- Nihan Tarhan · b. 1986
- Nihan Demirkol · b. 1992
- Nihan Kantarcı · b. 1982
- Nihan Özcan · b. 1974
- Nihan Erdiler · b. 1992
- Nihan Günay · b. 1983
- Nihan İlgün · b. 1940
FAQ about the name Nihan
What is the meaning of Nihan?
Nihan means “hidden, concealed; unseen”. From Persian nihān, an adjective meaning concealed or out of sight. It was also used in Ottoman Turkish.
Is Nihan a girl’s name?
Yes, Nihan is used mostly as a girl’s name. In TÜİK data, 2% of bearers are male.
Is Nihan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nihan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nihan?
Nihan is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Nihan have?
Nihan has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nihan?
Nihan appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Nihan?
Some ideas: Nihan Perihan; Bihter Nihan; Nihan Feyza.
Famous people named Nihan?
Notable people named Nihan include Nihan Yeldan Güneyligil, Nihan Büyükağaç, Nihan Anaz.
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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