Girl name
Sevgihan name meaning
“love; khan or ruler”
Sevgihan brings together “love” and “khan or ruler.” It combines Turkish sevgi, meaning love, with han, a title used in Turkish for a ruler. A girls’ name in Türkiye, it connects the independent name Sevgi with the historical vocabulary of rulership represented by the title han.
What does Sevgihan mean?
Love; khan or ruler
In Turkish: sevgi; han, hükümdar
Sevgihan brings the abstract word for love together with han, a title of rulership. Han can contribute an association with rank in Turkish compound names; this formation connects with Sevgi without necessarily referring to any particular historical ruler.
Origin of the name Sevgihan
It can be explained as Turkish sevgi, 'love', combined with han, the title 'khan' or 'ruler' used in Turkish. The relationship between the elements reflects name formation rather than a fixed lexical expression.
How to pronounce Sevgihan
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sevɡihan/ |
Is Sevgihan a girl’s name?
Yes, Sevgihan is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Sevgihan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Sevgihan
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 Sevgihan
What is the meaning of Sevgihan?
Sevgihan means “love; khan or ruler”. It can be explained as Turkish sevgi, 'love', combined with han, the title 'khan' or 'ruler' used in Turkish. The relationship between the elements reflects name formation rather than a fixed lexical expression.
Is Sevgihan a girl’s name?
Yes, Sevgihan is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Sevgihan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sevgihan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sevgihan?
Sevgihan is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Sevgihan have?
Sevgihan has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Sevgihan?
Sevgihan 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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