Girl name
Şelale name meaning
“water falling from a height; waterfall”
Şelale means “water falling from a height” or “waterfall.” It is used as a girls’ name in Türkiye and comes from Arabic shallāla through the Turkish word for a waterfall. A cascade spilling over rocks and scattering spray provides the name’s immediate natural image.
What does Şelale mean?
Water falling from a height; waterfall
In Turkish: yüksekten dökülerek akan su; çağlayan
Şelale evokes the sight, sound, and continuous movement of water falling from a height. It is an ordinary Turkish nature word, closely synonymous with çağlayan. As a given name, it carries that landscape image and emphasizes movement within the broader group of water names.
Origin of the name Şelale
Şelale entered Turkish from Arabic shallāla, meaning waterfall. In Turkish it names water cascading down from an elevated place.
How to pronounce Şelale
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃelale/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شلاله |
| Arabic | شلالة |
Is Şelale a girl’s name?
Yes, Şelale is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Şelale 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
Spellings covered by this page: Şelâle
Names that sound like Şelale
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Şelale
- Şelâle Kepenç · b. 1998
- Şelale Şehnaz Sam
FAQ about the name Şelale
What is the meaning of Şelale?
Şelale means “water falling from a height; waterfall”. Şelale entered Turkish from Arabic shallāla, meaning waterfall. In Turkish it names water cascading down from an elevated place.
Is Şelale a girl’s name?
Yes, Şelale is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Şelale in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şelale nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şelale?
Şelale is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Şelale have?
Şelale has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Şelale?
Şelale 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.
What are other spellings of Şelale?
Other spellings: Şelâle.
Famous people named Şelale?
Notable people named Şelale include Şelâle Kepenç, Şelale Şehnaz Sam.
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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