Girl name
Şehriban name meaning
“lady of the city; ruler of the city”
Şehriban means “lady of the city” or “ruler of the city.” Used as a girls’ name in Türkiye, it is connected with Persian shahr, meaning city or country, and bān, meaning guardian. The related names Şehribanu and Şahbanu share overlapping associations of guardianship and rank.
What does Şehriban mean?
Lady of the city; ruler of the city
In Turkish: şehrin hanımı, şehrin yöneticisi
Şehriban evokes guardianship or ladyship over a city or realm. Its closeness to Şehribanu has encouraged overlap between explanations involving bān, meaning guardian, and bānū, meaning lady; the distinction matters when assigning an exact literal meaning to this Turkish form.
Origin of the name Şehriban
Associated with Persian shahr, meaning city or realm, and bān, meaning keeper or guardian. Turkish forms such as Şehriban, Şehribanu, and Şahbanu have overlapped in spelling and interpretation.
How to pronounce Şehriban
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃehɾiban/ |
Is Şehriban a girl’s name?
Yes, Şehriban is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Şehriban does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Şehriban
Names with related meanings
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- Tomris♀Turkish name of Tomyris, queen of the Massagetae
- Nurhan♀A compound evoking light and rulership
- Selver♀Leader, foremost one
- Elmira♀Ruler of the country
- Beyhan♂♀Bey and khan
- Saruhan♂♀Yellow or fair khan
- Karahan♂♀Black khan
- Önal♂♀Take the lead
Famous people named Şehriban
- Şehriban Dülek · b. 2001
- Şehriban Kurt · b. 1976
FAQ about the name Şehriban
What is the meaning of Şehriban?
Şehriban means “lady of the city; ruler of the city”. Associated with Persian shahr, meaning city or realm, and bān, meaning keeper or guardian. Turkish forms such as Şehriban, Şehribanu, and Şahbanu have overlapped in spelling and interpretation.
Is Şehriban a girl’s name?
Yes, Şehriban is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Şehriban in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şehriban nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şehriban?
Şehriban is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Şehriban have?
Şehriban has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Şehriban?
Şehriban does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Şehriban?
Notable people named Şehriban include Şehriban Dülek, Şehriban Kurt.
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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