Boy name
Şehmus name meaning
“Sheikh Moses”
Şehmus means Sheikh Moses. Used for boys in Türkiye, it is a contracted form of Şeyh Musa, combining the Arabic title sheikh with Musa, the Arabic form of Hebrew Moshe. The related spelling Şeyhmus makes the original construction clearer, preserving a visible connection between the title and the name.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Şehmus mean?
Sheikh Moses
In Turkish: Şeyh Musa
Şehmus illustrates the gradual fusion of a title and a personal name. The form Şeyhmus preserves the connection with Şeyh Musa more visibly. Its historical and religious associations include the shrine and legendary tradition known as Sultan Şeyhmus, through which the connection with Musa is maintained.
How popular is Şehmus?
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.
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 Şehmus
Şehmus, alongside Şeyhmus, is explained as a contracted form of Şeyh Musa. Arabic shaykh means elder or religious leader; Musa is the Arabic form of Hebrew Moshe, whose original meaning is disputed.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Şehmus
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Şehmus Bilal
Meaning of each name
- Şehmus: Sheikh Moses
- Bilal: moisture; something that refreshes with water
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Cabbar Şehmus
Meaning of each name
- Cabbar: mighty, irresistible, compelling
- Şehmus: Sheikh Moses
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Şehmus Ammar
Meaning of each name
- Şehmus: Sheikh Moses
- Ammar: one who builds and makes places flourish
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Devlet Şehmus
Meaning of each name
- Devlet: good fortune, prosperity; state, government
- Şehmus: Sheikh Moses
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Şehmus Mürteza
Meaning of each name
- Şehmus: Sheikh Moses
- Mürteza: approved, chosen; one who is accepted
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Asaf Şehmus
Meaning of each name
- Asaf: one who gathers or brings together
- Şehmus: Sheikh Moses
How to pronounce Şehmus
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃehmus/ |
Is Şehmus a boy’s name?
Yes, Şehmus is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Şehmus appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Sehmus
Names that sound like Şehmus
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Şehmus
- Şehmus Hazer · b. 1999
- Sehmus Ozden
- Şehmus Ertop
- Şehmus Fındık
FAQ about the name Şehmus
What is the meaning of Şehmus?
Şehmus means “Sheikh Moses”. Şehmus, alongside Şeyhmus, is explained as a contracted form of Şeyh Musa. Arabic shaykh means elder or religious leader; Musa is the Arabic form of Hebrew Moshe, whose original meaning is disputed.
Is Şehmus a boy’s name?
Yes, Şehmus is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Şehmus in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şehmus nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şehmus?
Şehmus is of Arabic and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Şehmus have?
Şehmus has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Şehmus?
Şehmus appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Şehmus?
Other spellings: Sehmus.
What names go well with Şehmus?
Some ideas: Şehmus Bilal; Cabbar Şehmus; Şehmus Ammar.
Famous people named Şehmus?
Notable people named Şehmus include Şehmus Hazer, Sehmus Ozden, Şehmus Ertop.
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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