Girl name
Perihan name meaning
“ruler of fairies; one who summons fairies”
Perihan means ruler of fairies or one who summons fairies. It is based on Persian peri, with its second element explained through han, ruler, or hân, one who calls. In Türkiye, it is a girl’s name. Fairy courts in traditional tales provide its clearest imaginative association.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Perihan mean?
Ruler of fairies; one who summons fairies
In Turkish: periler hükümdarı; peri çağıran
Perihan belongs to the imaginative world of fairies and traditional tales. Both 'ruler of fairies' and 'one who summons fairies' occur as explanations, reflecting different analyses of the second element. It shares imagery with Peri and Perizad, while its precise compound structure requires careful source comparison.
How popular is Perihan?
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 Perihan 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 Perihan
The name is based on Persian parī, 'fairy'. Its second element is variously interpreted as han, 'ruler', or Persian khwān, 'one who calls or summons'.
Double names with Perihan
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Perihan Fethiye
Meaning of each name
- Perihan: ruler of fairies; one who summons fairies
- Fethiye: associated with conquest or victory
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Kübranur Perihan
Meaning of each name
- Kübranur: the greatest and light
- Perihan: ruler of fairies; one who summons fairies
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Perihan Müge
Meaning of each name
- Perihan: ruler of fairies; one who summons fairies
- Müge: Fragrant white flowers of Convallaria majalis
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Elmas Perihan
Meaning of each name
- Elmas: diamond; a brilliant precious stone
- Perihan: ruler of fairies; one who summons fairies
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Perihan Nurjin
Meaning of each name
- Perihan: ruler of fairies; one who summons fairies
- Nurjin: light and woman
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Didar Perihan
Meaning of each name
- Didar: face, countenance; seeing, reunion
- Perihan: ruler of fairies; one who summons fairies
How to pronounce Perihan
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /peɾihan/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | پریخان |
Is Perihan a girl’s name?
Yes, Perihan is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Perihan appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Perihan
Names with related meanings
- Gökçe♀Sky-blue
- İnci♀Pearl
- Ela♀Hazel
- İpek♀Silk
- Aysima♀Moonlike face
- Ayşegül♀A combination of Ayşe and rose
- Ahsen♀More beautiful
- Hümeyra♀Rosy, lightly reddish in complexion
- Elanur♀Compound evoking hazel colour and light
- Gülce♀Rose-like
- Eda♀Graceful manner, charming bearing
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
Famous people named Perihan
- Perihan Mağden · b. 1960
- Perihan Savaş · b. 1955
- Perihan Topaloğlu · b. 1987
- Perihan Koca · b. 1987
- Perihan Tuna · b. 1955
- Perihan Arıburun · b. 1913
- Perihan Ünlücan · b. 1984
- Perihan Altındağ Sözeri · b. 1928
- Perihan Çınar · b. 1994
- Perihan Önder-Ridder · b. 1960
- Perihan Tedü · b. 1927
- Perihan Yılmaz Köse · b. 1949
FAQ about the name Perihan
What is the meaning of Perihan?
Perihan means “ruler of fairies; one who summons fairies”. The name is based on Persian parī, 'fairy'. Its second element is variously interpreted as han, 'ruler', or Persian khwān, 'one who calls or summons'.
Is Perihan a girl’s name?
Yes, Perihan is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Perihan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Perihan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Perihan?
Perihan is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Perihan have?
Perihan has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Perihan?
Perihan appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Perihan?
Some ideas: Perihan Fethiye; Kübranur Perihan; Perihan Müge.
Famous people named Perihan?
Notable people named Perihan include Perihan Mağden, Perihan Savaş, Perihan Topaloğlu.
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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