Boy name
Sehhar name meaning
“magician; powerfully enchanting”
Sehhar means magician or, figuratively, powerfully enchanting. It comes from Arabic saḥḥār, a form related to siḥr, meaning magic. Used as a boy's name in Türkiye, it recalls literary descriptions of words or images as spellbinding, connecting the literal image of a magician with the figurative language of powerful artistic effect.
What does Sehhar mean?
Magician; powerfully enchanting
In Turkish: büyücü; çok etkileyici, büyüleyici
In older Turkish literary usage, Sehhar can describe either a practitioner of magic or something captivating in beauty or expression. Its figurative associations center on enchantment; Sehhare is the corresponding feminine form, while Seher comes from a different Arabic root.
Origin of the name Sehhar
From Arabic saḥḥār, an intensive formation related to siḥr, “magic.” It describes an accomplished magician or, figuratively, something exceptionally captivating.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Sehhar in the Quran? | As a word · سحار · 26:37The Arabic word سحار appears in the Quran's account of Moses as a common noun referring to a magician. |
| Starts with | S · Se |
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 Sehhar
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sehhaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | سحار |
Is Sehhar a boy’s name?
Yes, Sehhar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Sehhar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Sehhar
What is the meaning of Sehhar?
Sehhar means “magician; powerfully enchanting”. From Arabic saḥḥār, an intensive formation related to siḥr, “magic.” It describes an accomplished magician or, figuratively, something exceptionally captivating.
Is Sehhar a boy’s name?
Yes, Sehhar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Sehhar in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic word سحار appears in the Quran's account of Moses as a common noun referring to a magician. (e.g.: 26:37)
What is the origin of the name Sehhar?
Sehhar is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Sehhar have?
Sehhar has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Sehhar?
Sehhar 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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