Girl name
Salihe name meaning
“a good and virtuous woman”
Salihe means “a good and virtuous woman.” It comes from the Arabic adjective ṣāliḥa and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. As the feminine counterpart of Salih, it belongs to a related pair of names whose shared Arabic source expresses goodness, virtue, and right conduct.
What does Salihe mean?
A good and virtuous woman
In Turkish: iyi ve erdemli kadın
Salihe is based on the same source word as Saliha. The difference in the final vowel reflects variation in Turkish adaptation and pronunciation. It shares its root family with Salih and Salah; its meaning centers on goodness and righteousness rather than belonging exclusively to one historical figure.
Origin of the name Salihe
Salihe is a feminine name based on Arabic ṣāliḥa. It is the feminine counterpart of Salih and conveys goodness, soundness and virtue.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Salihe
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /salihe/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | صالحه |
| Arabic | صالحة |
Is Salihe a girl’s name?
Yes, Salihe is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Salihe does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Salihe
Names with related meanings
- Emine♀Trustworthy woman
- Ebrar♀The righteous and virtuous
- Ahsen♀More beautiful
- Berra♀Virtuous
- Hayrunnisa♀The best of women
- Saliha♀Good, virtuous
- Şerife♀Noble, honourable, distinguished
- Müberra♀Blameless, cleared of fault, pure
- Hüsna♀Most beautiful
- İlke♀Principle, a fundamental guiding idea
- Hayriye♀Connected with goodness, beneficial
- Hamide♀Praised, worthy of praise
FAQ about the name Salihe
What is the meaning of Salihe?
Salihe means “a good and virtuous woman”. Salihe is a feminine name based on Arabic ṣāliḥa. It is the feminine counterpart of Salih and conveys goodness, soundness and virtue.
Is Salihe a girl’s name?
Yes, Salihe is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Salihe in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Salihe nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Salihe?
Salihe is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Salihe have?
Salihe has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Salihe?
Salihe 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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