Girl name
Şehri name meaning
“urban; belonging to a city”
Şehri means urban or belonging to a city. It draws on Persian shahrī, an adjective formed from shahr, meaning city, and corresponds to the Turkish pronunciation Şehrî. Used as a girl's name in Türkiye, it evokes streets, squares, and markets, while its resemblance to Turkish şehir makes the city connection readily apparent.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Şehri mean?
Urban; belonging to a city
In Turkish: şehirli; şehre ait
On this interpretation, Şehri refers to city life or a connection with a city. The form Şehrî also occurs as a pen name in historical literature. Its modern spelling alone cannot establish whether every instance of Şehri as a feminine given name has precisely the same origin.
How popular is Şehri?
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 Şehri
It probably derives from Persian shahrī, “urban” or “belonging to a city,” formed from shahr, “city.” The Turkish form Şehrî can be explained through this formation.
How to pronounce Şehri
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃehɾi/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شهری |
Is Şehri a girl’s name?
Yes, Şehri is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Şehri appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Şehri
FAQ about the name Şehri
What is the meaning of Şehri?
Şehri means “urban; belonging to a city”. It probably derives from Persian shahrī, “urban” or “belonging to a city,” formed from shahr, “city.” The Turkish form Şehrî can be explained through this formation.
Is Şehri a girl’s name?
Yes, Şehri is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Şehri in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şehri nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şehri?
Şehri is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Şehri have?
Şehri has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Şehri?
Şehri appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
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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