Girl name
Seniha name meaning
“exalted; of elevated worth”
Seniha means exalted or of elevated worth. It is associated with Arabic saniyya, an adjective meaning high or exalted. In Türkiye, it is a feminine given name and the counterpart of Senih. The character Seniha in Yakup Kadri Karaosmanoğlu's novel Kiralık Konak provides a concrete association with Turkish literature.
What does Seniha mean?
Exalted; of elevated worth
In Turkish: yüce; yüksek değer taşıyan
Seniha conveys elevation in worth or standing rather than physical height. It belongs to the Arabic-derived naming tradition in which masculine and feminine forms occur alongside each other. Senih is its close counterpart; Seniye has a related meaning but should be distinguished in spelling.
Origin of the name Seniha
It is associated with Arabic saniyya, ‘lofty, exalted’. In Turkish naming, Seniha functions as the feminine counterpart of Senih.
Double names with Seniha
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Seniha Nüket
Meaning of each name
- Seniha: exalted; of elevated worth
- Nüket: subtle meanings, witty remarks
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Şeyda Seniha
Meaning of each name
- Şeyda: enraptured by love; deeply enamored
- Seniha: exalted; of elevated worth
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Seniha Müzeyyen
Meaning of each name
- Seniha: exalted; of elevated worth
- Müzeyyen: decorated, embellished with adornments
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Adel Seniha
Meaning of each name
- Adel: noble, of noble lineage
- Seniha: exalted; of elevated worth
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Seniha Itır
Meaning of each name
- Seniha: exalted; of elevated worth
- Itır: pleasant fragrance; a scented ornamental plant
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Yeşim Seniha
Meaning of each name
- Yeşim: jade, an ornamental stone often green
- Seniha: exalted; of elevated worth
How to pronounce Seniha
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /seniha/ |
Is Seniha a girl’s name?
Yes, Seniha is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Seniha does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 11 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Seniha
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Seniha
- Seniha Hızal · b. 1897
- Seniha Bedri Göknil · b. 1901
- Seniha Sami Moralı · b. 1886
- Seniha · b. 1987
- Seniha Başaran
- Seniha Esen Yüksel
- Seniha Güner
- Seniha Mayda
- Seniha Micoogullari Kurt
- Seniha Tunakan · b. 1908
FAQ about the name Seniha
What is the meaning of Seniha?
Seniha means “exalted; of elevated worth”. It is associated with Arabic saniyya, ‘lofty, exalted’. In Turkish naming, Seniha functions as the feminine counterpart of Senih.
Is Seniha a girl’s name?
Yes, Seniha is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Seniha in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Seniha nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Seniha?
Seniha is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Seniha have?
Seniha has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Seniha?
Seniha does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 11 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Seniha?
Some ideas: Seniha Nüket; Şeyda Seniha; Seniha Müzeyyen.
Famous people named Seniha?
Notable people named Seniha include Seniha Hızal, Seniha Bedri Göknil, Seniha Sami Moralı.
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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