Boy name
Seha name meaning
“generosity; open-handed giving”
Seha means “generosity” or “open-handed giving.” It comes from Arabic sakhāʾ, the word for generosity, and also appears in Turkish as Sehâ. Used as a boy’s name in Türkiye, it carries the concrete image of an open hand, an image also present in the Turkish expression for generosity.
What does Seha mean?
Generosity; open-handed giving
In Turkish: cömertlik; eli açıklık
In older Turkish literary usage, seha expresses open-handed giving without an expectation of return. The name preserves that abstract meaning. It has semantic links with Cevat and Kerem, which also concern generosity, although the three names derive from different Arabic roots.
Origin of the name Seha
It comes from Arabic sakhāʾ, meaning generosity or liberality in giving. Turkish forms include sehâ and seha.
Double names with Seha
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Seha Velat
Meaning of each name
- Seha: generosity; open-handed giving
- Velat: homeland, native land, country
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Marsel Seha
Meaning of each name
- Marsel: associated with or belonging to Mars
- Seha: generosity; open-handed giving
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Seha Berken
Meaning of each name
- Seha: generosity; open-handed giving
- Berken: A smile
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Mirza Seha
Meaning of each name
- Mirza: son of an emir; a historical noble title
- Seha: generosity; open-handed giving
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Seha Afif
Meaning of each name
- Seha: generosity; open-handed giving
- Afif: chaste; morally restrained and modest
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Vefik Seha
Meaning of each name
- Vefik: harmonious; compatible, well-matched
- Seha: generosity; open-handed giving
How to pronounce Seha
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /seha/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | سخا |
| Arabic | سخاء |
Is Seha a boy’s name?
Yes, Seha is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 67% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Seha does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Seha
Names with related meanings
- Kerem♂Generosity, magnanimity, kindness
- Enes♂Companionship, friendliness, familiarity
- Kayra♂Favor and grace
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Ensar♂Helpers, supporters
- Kerim♂Generous
- Semih♂Generous, open-handed and tolerant
- Ekrem♂Most generous
- İhsan♂Doing good
- Haluk♂Good-natured
- Necdet♂Bravery, valour
- Hilmi♂Relating to forbearance and gentleness
Famous people named Seha
- Seha L. Meray · b. 1921
- Seha Okuş · b. 1928
- Seha Saygılı
FAQ about the name Seha
What is the meaning of Seha?
Seha means “generosity; open-handed giving”. It comes from Arabic sakhāʾ, meaning generosity or liberality in giving. Turkish forms include sehâ and seha.
Is Seha a boy’s name?
Yes, Seha is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 67% of bearers are male.
Is Seha in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Seha nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Seha?
Seha is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Seha have?
Seha has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Seha?
Seha does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Seha?
Some ideas: Seha Velat; Marsel Seha; Seha Berken.
Famous people named Seha?
Notable people named Seha include Seha L. Meray, Seha Okuş, Seha Saygılı.
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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