Girl name
Şekerpare name meaning
“a piece of sugar; sweet and endearing”
Şekerpare means a piece of sugar and, figuratively, sweet and endearing. It comes from Persian shakar, meaning sugar, and pāra, meaning piece. Used as a girl's name in Türkiye, it also names a syrup-soaked dessert in Turkish and functions as a term of endearment, giving the name a tangible culinary association.
What does Şekerpare mean?
A piece of sugar; sweet and endearing
In Turkish: şeker parçası; çok tatlı, sevimli
Şekerpare also names a syrup-soaked dessert and a sweet variety of apricot in Turkish. As a personal name, it foregrounds the affectionate comparison to sugar rather than those food meanings, sharing its imagery with older terms of endearment.
Origin of the name Şekerpare
From Persian shakar, “sugar,” and pāra, “piece.” Turkish şekerpare functions both as the name of a dessert and as an affectionate expression.
How to pronounce Şekerpare
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃekeɾpaɾe/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شكرپاره |
Is Şekerpare a girl’s name?
Yes, Şekerpare is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Şekerpare does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Names with related meanings
- Meryem♀Beloved, loved one
- Mihra♀Sun
- Özlem♀Longing for reunion
- Sevim♀Affection
- Yaren♀Friend, close companion
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Bade♀Wine
- Sıla♀A longed-for home
- Zeliha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Buse♀A kiss expressing affection
- Dila♀O heart, O beloved heart
- Mila♀Dear, beloved, lovely
FAQ about the name Şekerpare
What is the meaning of Şekerpare?
Şekerpare means “a piece of sugar; sweet and endearing”. From Persian shakar, “sugar,” and pāra, “piece.” Turkish şekerpare functions both as the name of a dessert and as an affectionate expression.
Is Şekerpare a girl’s name?
Yes, Şekerpare is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Şekerpare in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şekerpare nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şekerpare?
Şekerpare is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Şekerpare have?
Şekerpare has 4 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Şekerpare?
Şekerpare 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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