Girl name
Şahine name meaning
“female falcon; associated with a falcon”
Şahine means female falcon or associated with a falcon. It is a feminine formation connected with Şahin, a name based on the Persian word for falcon. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it shares Şahin’s concrete imagery of a hunting bird spreading its wings in flight.
What does Şahine mean?
Female falcon; associated with a falcon
In Turkish: dişi şahin; şahinle ilişkili olan
Şahine can be interpreted as a feminine name related to Şahin. On this reading, its central image is a bird of prey associated with hunting traditions. The ending does not by itself establish an original word for a female bird, so historical spelling would help confirm the derivation.
Origin of the name Şahine
Probably a feminine formation based on Şahin, the Persian-derived word and name for a falcon. Its final -e resembles feminine name formations found in Turkish usage.
How to pronounce Şahine
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃahine/ |
Is Şahine a girl’s name?
Yes, Şahine is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Şahine does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Şahine
Names with related meanings
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- Hüma♀Mythical bird bringing fortune and happiness
- Helin♀A bird's nest
- Hümanur♀Name evoking the huma bird and light
- Kumru♀A dove with a soft cooing call
- Suna♀A duck known for its patterned plumage
- Turna♀A long-necked migratory bird
- Çakır♂♀Light, flecked eye colour
- Sumru♂♀Tern
- Dudu♀Parrot
- Selva♀Quail
- Kanat♂♀Wing
FAQ about the name Şahine
What is the meaning of Şahine?
Şahine means “female falcon; associated with a falcon”. Probably a feminine formation based on Şahin, the Persian-derived word and name for a falcon. Its final -e resembles feminine name formations found in Turkish usage.
Is Şahine a girl’s name?
Yes, Şahine is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Şahine in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şahine nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şahine?
Şahine is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Şahine have?
Şahine has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Şahine?
Şahine 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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