Unisex name
Şadan name meaning
“joyful, cheerful; glad at heart”
Şadan means “joyful,” “cheerful” or “glad at heart.” It comes from Persian shādān, based on shād, a word expressing joy. In Türkiye it is used for both girls and boys. Its linguistic connection with Şad and Şadi places it among names associated with celebration and gladness.
What does Şadan mean?
Joyful, cheerful; glad at heart
In Turkish: sevinçli, neşeli; gönlü hoş
Şadan was an adjective of joy in classical poetic language before also becoming established as a given name. It can evoke a glad heart or relief from sorrow. Şad, Dilşad, and Şadiye are related through their root or meaning, and Turkish uses Şadan for both women and men.
The ending “-an” is a common final sound rather than a suffix with one shared meaning here. Aslan, Hasan and Yaman have different origins and structures despite their matching endings. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin of the name Şadan
From Persian shādān (شادان), meaning “joyful” or “cheerful.” Its base shād carries the same central sense of gladness.
Double names with Şadan
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Şadan Necip
Meaning of each name
- Şadan: joyful, cheerful; glad at heart
- Necip: noble, distinguished, highborn
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Melih Şadan
Meaning of each name
- Melih: handsome, pleasing and charming
- Şadan: joyful, cheerful; glad at heart
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Şadan Masum
Meaning of each name
- Şadan: joyful, cheerful; glad at heart
- Masum: innocent, blameless; pure and unspoiled
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Ethem Şadan
Meaning of each name
- Ethem: very dark-colored; black or dusky
- Şadan: joyful, cheerful; glad at heart
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Şadan Sadi
Meaning of each name
- Şadan: joyful, cheerful; glad at heart
- Sadi: associated with happiness and good fortune
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Besim Şadan
Meaning of each name
- Besim: smiling; cheerful in expression
- Şadan: joyful, cheerful; glad at heart
How to pronounce Şadan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃadan/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شادان |
Is Şadan a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Şadan is used for both boys and girls. In our data, 77% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Şadan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 15 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Sadan
Names that sound like Şadan
- Şaban♂The eighth month of the Islamic calendar
- Şahan♂Falcon
- Şadman♂♀Full of joy
- Şaman♂♀Ritual intermediary with the spirit world
- Şahin♂The bird of prey called a hawk or buzzard
- Şafak♂♀The first light appearing before sunrise
- Şilan♀Wild rose
- Şahap♂Bright flame
- Şanal♂Gain renown
- Şakar♂♀Brave, valiant
- Şan♂♀Renown, fame
- Şaylan♂Boastful, proud, cheerful
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Şadan
- Şadan Fişek · b. 1922
- Şadan Kalkavan · b. 1939
- Şadan Bezeyiş · b. 1926
- Şadan Gökovalı · b. 1939
- Şadan Kâmil · b. 1917
- Şadan Karadeniz · b. 1931
- Şadan Şimşek · b. 1968
- Şadan Tuzcu · b. 1939
- Sadan Bezeyis · b. 1926
- Sadan Kulturel-Konak
- Sadan Soyyiğit
- Sadan Tutuş
FAQ about the name Şadan
What is the meaning of Şadan?
Şadan means “joyful, cheerful; glad at heart”. From Persian shādān (شادان), meaning “joyful” or “cheerful.” Its base shād carries the same central sense of gladness.
Is Şadan a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Şadan is used for both boys and girls. In our data, 77% of bearers are male.
Is Şadan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şadan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şadan?
Şadan is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Şadan have?
Şadan has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Şadan?
Şadan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 15 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Şadan?
Other spellings: Sadan.
What names go well with Şadan?
Some ideas: Şadan Necip; Melih Şadan; Şadan Masum.
Famous people named Şadan?
Notable people named Şadan include Şadan Fişek, Şadan Kalkavan, Şadan Bezeyiş.
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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