Girl name
Setayesh name meaning
“praise, admiration, commendation”
Setayesh means “praise, admiration, or commendation” and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. It comes from Persian setāyeş, related to setūdan, the verb to praise. A poem celebrating a beautiful work of art or words commending an achievement provide concrete examples of the praise expressed by the name.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Setayesh mean?
Praise, admiration, commendation
In Turkish: övgü, yüceltme, takdir
Setayesh expresses appreciation voiced in praise of something valued or admired. Its Persian source can appear in both secular commendation and religious praise, without restricting the name to either setting. The spelling sh represents the sound written ş in Turkish and reflects an international rendering of the Persian name.
How popular is Setayesh?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 1provinces
Where is Setayesh in the top 30?
1 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Setayesh
It comes from Persian setāyeš (ستایش), meaning “praise.” The noun is related to setūdan, the verb “to praise.”
Double names with Setayesh
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Setayesh Lisa
Meaning of each name
- Setayesh: praise, admiration, commendation
- Lisa: my God is an oath; a pledge to God
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Şimal Setayesh
Meaning of each name
- Şimal: north; wind blowing from the north
- Setayesh: praise, admiration, commendation
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Setayesh Muazzez
Meaning of each name
- Setayesh: praise, admiration, commendation
- Muazzez: cherished, esteemed and held dear
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Nezahat Setayesh
Meaning of each name
- Nezahat: moral purity, refinement, and integrity
- Setayesh: praise, admiration, commendation
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Setayesh Beyzanur
Meaning of each name
- Setayesh: praise, admiration, commendation
- Beyzanur: white light, bright and radiant illumination
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Tijen Setayesh
Meaning of each name
- Tijen: Crowns, royal headpieces
- Setayesh: praise, admiration, commendation
How to pronounce Setayesh
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /setajesh/ |
Is Setayesh a girl’s name?
Yes, Setayesh is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Setayesh appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
FAQ about the name Setayesh
What is the meaning of Setayesh?
Setayesh means “praise, admiration, commendation”. It comes from Persian setāyeš (ستایش), meaning “praise.” The noun is related to setūdan, the verb “to praise.”
Is Setayesh a girl’s name?
Yes, Setayesh is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Setayesh in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Setayesh nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Setayesh?
Setayesh is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Setayesh have?
Setayesh has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Setayesh?
Setayesh appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Setayesh?
Some ideas: Setayesh Lisa; Şimal Setayesh; Setayesh Muazzez.
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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