Girl name
Şehbal name meaning
“a long flight feather”
Şehbal means a long flight feather. It comes from Persian shāhbāl, combining shāh, meaning king or principal, with bāl, meaning wing. Used as a girl's name in Türkiye, it evokes the long feathers spreading at a wing's edge during flight and shares its avian imagery with Şehper.
What does Şehbal mean?
A long flight feather
In Turkish: kanadın uzun uç tüyü
Şehbal carries the imagery of wings and flight and also belongs to the vocabulary of older literature. It appeared as the title of an Ottoman periodical; although close in meaning to Şehper, it refers more specifically to a long wing feather.
Origin of the name Şehbal
From Persian shāhbāl, composed of shāh, meaning “king” or “principal,” and bāl, “wing.” The compound denotes a large flight feather.
How to pronounce Şehbal
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃehbal/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شاهبال |
Is Şehbal a girl’s name?
Yes, Şehbal is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Şehbal does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Şehbal
Names with related meanings
- Belinay♀Hawk and moon
- 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 Şehbal
What is the meaning of Şehbal?
Şehbal means “a long flight feather”. From Persian shāhbāl, composed of shāh, meaning “king” or “principal,” and bāl, “wing.” The compound denotes a large flight feather.
Is Şehbal a girl’s name?
Yes, Şehbal is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Şehbal in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şehbal nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şehbal?
Şehbal is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Şehbal have?
Şehbal has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Şehbal?
Şehbal 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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