Girl name
Şahdane name meaning
“a choice grain; a large, precious pearl”
Şahdane means a choice grain or a large, precious pearl. Its Persian elements are shāh, expressing distinction or superiority here, and dāna, meaning a grain or bead. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it evokes a large pearl standing out in a piece of jewelry.
What does Şahdane mean?
A choice grain; a large, precious pearl
In Turkish: seçkin tane; iri ve değerli inci
Şahdane can evoke a large and precious pearl distinguished from ordinary beads. Here şah most naturally adds a sense of excellence rather than directly naming a ruler. The name is semantically close to Dürdane and İnci, although its source spelling should be checked to confirm this interpretation.
Origin of the name Şahdane
Probably from Persian shāh and dāna. In this compound, shāh conveys preeminence and dāna denotes a grain or pearl.
How to pronounce Şahdane
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃahdane/ |
Is Şahdane a girl’s name?
Yes, Şahdane is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Şahdane does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Şahdane
Names with related meanings
- İnci♀Pearl
- Beril♀Beryl, a gemstone mineral
- Mercan♀Coral
- Feride♀Unique, incomparable
- Zümrüt♀A precious stone of vivid green colour
- Yeşim♀Jade, an ornamental stone often green
- Elmas♀Diamond
- Esmira♀Emerald, a green gemstone
- Nefise♀Precious, exquisite, highly valuable
- Cevahir♂♀Precious stones, jewels
- Cevher♂♀Precious stone
- Dürdane♀A pearl
FAQ about the name Şahdane
What is the meaning of Şahdane?
Şahdane means “a choice grain; a large, precious pearl”. Probably from Persian shāh and dāna. In this compound, shāh conveys preeminence and dāna denotes a grain or pearl.
Is Şahdane a girl’s name?
Yes, Şahdane is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Şahdane in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şahdane nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şahdane?
Şahdane is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Şahdane have?
Şahdane has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Şahdane?
Şahdane 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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