Girl name
Seda name meaning
“voice, sound, echo”
Seda means voice, sound, or echo. It comes from Arabic ṣadā through Ottoman Turkish and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. Its Turkish meaning broadened towards sound and voice. An echo returning across a mountain valley provides a concrete illustration of its original sense.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Seda mean?
Voice, sound, echo
In Turkish: ses, yankı
Seda is a literary Turkish word for sound or voice. The expression hoş seda suggests a pleasing sound or enduring memory, famously echoed in a line by Bâkî; the name's older sense of echo adds an image of sound carrying onward.
How popular is Seda?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 2provinces
Where is Seda in the top 30?
2 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Seda
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Seda
From Arabic ṣadā, meaning echo, through Ottoman Turkish. In Turkish its meaning broadened to encompass sound and voice.
Double names with Seda
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Seda Dudu
Meaning of each name
- Seda: voice, sound, echo
- Dudu: parrot; a historical address for women
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Şermin Seda
Meaning of each name
- Şermin: shy, bashful; modest
- Seda: voice, sound, echo
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Seda Gülüzar
Meaning of each name
- Seda: voice, sound, echo
- Gülüzar: rose-cheeked; rose-faced
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Avesta Seda
Meaning of each name
- Avesta: the collection of sacred Zoroastrian texts
- Seda: voice, sound, echo
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Seda Nazenin
Meaning of each name
- Seda: voice, sound, echo
- Nazenin: delicate, charming, beloved
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Mizgin Seda
Meaning of each name
- Mizgin: glad tidings; joyful news
- Seda: voice, sound, echo
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Seda Nur.
How to pronounce Seda
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /seda/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | صدا |
| Arabic | صدى |
Is Seda a girl’s name?
Yes, Seda is used mostly as a girl’s name. In TÜİK data, 2% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Seda appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Seda
Names with related meanings
- Arya♀Aria
- Neva♀Sound, melody, harmony
- Ezgi♀Melody
- Beste♀A composed piece of music
- Lorin♀Lullaby, singing a lullaby
- Mahur♀The name of a Turkish musical makam
- Renan♂♀Singing, joyful vocal expression
- Şehnaz♀Royal grace
- Melodi♀Melody, a coherent musical line
- Naşide♀Poem, song, recited verse
- Türkü♀A song in the folk tradition
- Bülbül♀Nightingale, a bird noted for its song
Famous people named Seda
- Seda Bakan · b. 1985
- Seda Sayan · b. 1962
- Seda Tokatlıoğlu · b. 1986
- Seda Demir · b. 1983
- Seda Eğridere · b. 1982
- Seda Güven · b. 1984
- Seda Fettahoğlu · b. 1979
- Seda Yörükler · b. 1984
- Seda Kaya Ösen · b. 1979
- Seda Türkkan · b. 1984
- Seda Gören Bölük · b. 1983
- Seda Kaçan
FAQ about the name Seda
What is the meaning of Seda?
Seda means “voice, sound, echo”. From Arabic ṣadā, meaning echo, through Ottoman Turkish. In Turkish its meaning broadened to encompass sound and voice.
Is Seda a girl’s name?
Yes, Seda is used mostly as a girl’s name. In TÜİK data, 2% of bearers are male.
Is Seda in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Seda nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Seda?
Seda is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Seda have?
Seda has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Seda?
Seda appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Seda?
Some ideas: Seda Dudu; Şermin Seda; Seda Gülüzar.
Famous people named Seda?
Notable people named Seda include Seda Bakan, Seda Sayan, Seda Tokatlıoğlu.
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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