Girl name
Şahinde name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Şahinde is a three-syllable feminine given name used in Türkiye. Its Persian component şah means “monarch” or “king.” In Sabahattin Ali's novel Kuyucaklı Yusuf, it is the name of Yusuf's stepmother. A similar name, Şahide, means “a woman who bears witness.”
The name Şahinde at a glance
Syllables
Şa · hin · de
3 syllables · 7 letters · /ʃahinde/
Use
Girl
A rarely used name.
Documented use
Şahinde appears in Turkish literature as the name of Yusuf's stepmother in Sabahattin Ali's novel Kuyucaklı Yusuf.
Parts of the name
- şah“monarch, king” · Persian
The meanings of these parts are recorded in dictionaries.
Sources: WiktionaryKesit Akademi Dergisi / DergiPark
Similar names with known meanings
Şahinde: language and spelling facts
The name Şahinde contains şah.
How to pronounce Şahinde
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃahinde/ |
Is Şahinde a girl’s name?
Yes, Şahinde is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Şahinde does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Şahinde
FAQ about the name Şahinde
Is Şahinde a girl’s name?
Yes, Şahinde is used mostly as a girl’s name.
How many syllables does Şahinde have?
Şahinde has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Şahinde?
Şahinde 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.
Entry ID: nm09177 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake