Girl name
Şehribanu name meaning
“lady of the realm; noble lady”
Şehribanu means lady of the realm or noble lady. It comes from Persian Shahrbanu, formed from shahr, meaning realm or city, and bānū, meaning lady. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it is related to Şehriban and Banu and recalls the vocabulary of historical court titles.
What does Şehribanu mean?
Lady of the realm; noble lady
In Turkish: ülkenin hanımı; soylu hanım
Şehribanu reflects Persian naming vocabulary associated with noble women and royal households. It is related to Şehriban and Şahbanu. Traditional accounts describe Shahrbanu as Husayn’s wife and the mother of Zayn al-Abidin, although the historical details are disputed. The name’s linguistic meaning can be explained independently of that tradition.
Origin of the name Şehribanu
It is a Turkish form of Persian Shahrbanu, combining shahr, historically “realm” and also “city,” with bānū, “lady” or “noblewoman.”
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How to pronounce Şehribanu
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃehɾibanu/ |
Is Şehribanu a girl’s name?
Yes, Şehribanu is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Şehribanu does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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Famous people named Şehribanu
- Şehribanu Işık
FAQ about the name Şehribanu
What is the meaning of Şehribanu?
Şehribanu means “lady of the realm; noble lady”. It is a Turkish form of Persian Shahrbanu, combining shahr, historically “realm” and also “city,” with bānū, “lady” or “noblewoman.”
Is Şehribanu a girl’s name?
Yes, Şehribanu is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Şehribanu in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şehribanu nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şehribanu?
Şehribanu is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Şehribanu have?
Şehribanu has 4 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Şehribanu?
Şehribanu does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Şehribanu?
Notable people named Şehribanu include Şehribanu Işık.
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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