Girl name
Şehper name meaning
“a large wing feather; a strong wing”
Şehper means a large wing feather or a strong wing. It comes from Persian shāhpar, combining shāh, meaning king or principal, with par, meaning feather or wing. Used as a girl's name in Türkiye, it evokes a broad wing opening in flight and shares this imagery with Şehbal.
What does Şehper mean?
A large wing feather; a strong wing
In Turkish: büyük kanat tüyü; güçlü kanat
Şehper comes from a word used in older poetry for imagery of wings and flight. It is close in meaning to Şehbal: both evoke a bird’s large feathers, while poetic usage can extend Şehper to represent the wing as a whole.
Origin of the name Şehper
From Persian shāhpar, combining shāh, “king” or “principal,” with par, “feather” or “wing.” It denotes a prominent wing feather or, poetically, a wing.
How to pronounce Şehper
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃehpeɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شاهپر |
Is Şehper a girl’s name?
Yes, Şehper is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Şehper does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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 Şehper
What is the meaning of Şehper?
Şehper means “a large wing feather; a strong wing”. From Persian shāhpar, combining shāh, “king” or “principal,” with par, “feather” or “wing.” It denotes a prominent wing feather or, poetically, a wing.
Is Şehper a girl’s name?
Yes, Şehper is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Şehper in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şehper nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şehper?
Şehper is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Şehper have?
Şehper has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Şehper?
Şehper 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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