Boy name
Şehim name meaning
“courageous; perceptive and intelligent”
Şehim means courageous, perceptive, and intelligent. It draws on Arabic shahīm, a word expressing bravery as well as understanding and intelligence. Used as a boy's name in Türkiye, it brings the vocabulary of courage and mental acuity together and has a linguistic and semantic connection with the name Şehamet.
What does Şehim mean?
Courageous; perceptive and intelligent
In Turkish: yürekli; anlayışlı ve zeki
Şehim is explained as a name combining courage with perceptiveness. Its Turkish spelling nevertheless requires care when identifying the Arabic source; resemblance to Şahin or to names formed with Persian shāh does not by itself establish an etymological connection.
Origin of the name Şehim
Probably a Turkish adaptation of Arabic shahīm. The Arabic adjective can convey courage as well as intelligence and perceptiveness.
How to pronounce Şehim
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃehim/ |
| Arabic | شهيم |
Is Şehim a boy’s name?
Yes, Şehim is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Şehim does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Şehim
What is the meaning of Şehim?
Şehim means “courageous; perceptive and intelligent”. Probably a Turkish adaptation of Arabic shahīm. The Arabic adjective can convey courage as well as intelligence and perceptiveness.
Is Şehim a boy’s name?
Yes, Şehim is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Şehim in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şehim nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şehim?
Şehim is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Şehim have?
Şehim has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Şehim?
Şehim 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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