Unisex name
Şentürk name meaning
“joyful Turk”
Şentürk means “joyful Turk.” Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, it combines şen, a word of Persian origin meaning “joyful” or “cheerful,” with Türk. Its first element also appears in the name Şenay, providing a direct connection with other names built around the vocabulary of joy.
What does Şentürk mean?
Joyful Turk
In Turkish: neşeli Türk
Şentürk combines an adjective expressing joy with the word Türk. It is related in meaning to other names containing şen, such as Şenel and Şenol. It also functions as a surname; the literal wording of the name does not establish anything about a bearer’s identity.
Türk is a component referring to the name Turk, as in Göktürk, Öztürk and Ertürk. It describes the name’s formation and does not establish the bearer’s ethnicity. More boy names ending in -türk →
Origin of the name Şentürk
A compound of şen, a Persian-origin word meaning joyful, and Türk. The literal meaning is joyful Turk.
Double names with Şentürk
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Şentürk Irmak
Meaning of each name
- Şentürk: joyful Turk
- Irmak: river; large natural watercourse
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Günsu Şentürk
Meaning of each name
- Günsu: a name combining day and water
- Şentürk: joyful Turk
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Şentürk Çilem
Meaning of each name
- Şentürk: joyful Turk
- Çilem: my hardship, my suffering
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İdil Şentürk
Meaning of each name
- İdil: Turkish name of the Volga; an idyll
- Şentürk: joyful Turk
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Şentürk Karakaş
Meaning of each name
- Şentürk: joyful Turk
- Karakaş: having dark eyebrows
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Pınar Şentürk
Meaning of each name
- Pınar: a natural spring of water
- Şentürk: joyful Turk
How to pronounce Şentürk
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
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Is Şentürk a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Şentürk is used for both boys and girls. In our data, 40% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Şentürk does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Sentürk
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Şentürk
- Şentürk Özdemir
- Şerif Şentürk · b. 2000
FAQ about the name Şentürk
What is the meaning of Şentürk?
Şentürk means “joyful Turk”. A compound of şen, a Persian-origin word meaning joyful, and Türk. The literal meaning is joyful Turk.
Is Şentürk a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Şentürk is used for both boys and girls. In our data, 40% of bearers are male.
Is Şentürk in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şentürk nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şentürk?
Şentürk is of Persian and Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Şentürk have?
Şentürk has 2 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Şentürk?
Şentürk does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Şentürk?
Other spellings: Sentürk.
What names go well with Şentürk?
Some ideas: Şentürk Irmak; Günsu Şentürk; Şentürk Çilem.
Famous people named Şentürk?
Notable people named Şentürk include Şentürk Özdemir, Şerif Şentürk.
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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