Girl name
Şeyda name meaning
“enraptured by love; deeply enamored”
Şeyda means “enraptured by love” or “deeply enamored.” It comes from Persian shaydā, describing the overwhelming intensity of love or rapture. Used as a girls’ name in Türkiye, the word also belongs to Ottoman poetry, where the nightingale’s longing for the rose supplies a concrete image of its meaning.
What does Şeyda mean?
Enraptured by love; deeply enamored
In Turkish: aşkla kendinden geçmiş, tutkun
Şeyda expresses love as overwhelming passion rather than a mild affection. In classical poetry, it can accompany the image of the nightingale enamored of the rose; its literary associations concern rapture and devotion, without implying a medical condition.
Origin of the name Şeyda
Şeyda derives from Persian šaydā, describing someone transported by intense love or ecstasy. The word was also part of the vocabulary of Ottoman poetry.
Double names with Şeyda
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Şeyda Rabia
Meaning of each name
- Şeyda: enraptured by love; deeply enamored
- Rabia: fourth; fourth in order
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Çağla Şeyda
Meaning of each name
- Çağla: the fresh, edible immature fruit of almonds and similar trees
- Şeyda: enraptured by love; deeply enamored
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Şeyda Semiha
Meaning of each name
- Şeyda: enraptured by love; deeply enamored
- Semiha: generous, open-handed; gracious
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Mehtap Şeyda
Meaning of each name
- Mehtap: the light cast by the moon
- Şeyda: enraptured by love; deeply enamored
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Şeyda Feza
Meaning of each name
- Şeyda: enraptured by love; deeply enamored
- Feza: space; a vast open expanse
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Seza Şeyda
Meaning of each name
- Seza: fitting; worthy and deserving
- Şeyda: enraptured by love; deeply enamored
How to pronounce Şeyda
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃejda/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شیدا |
Is Şeyda a girl’s name?
Yes, Şeyda is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data, 9% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Şeyda does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 46 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Seyda
Names that sound like Şeyda
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
Famous people named Şeyda
- Şeyda Perinçek
- Şeyda Şerifoğlu · b. 2000
- Şeyda Keser · b. 1990
- Şeyda Şen
- Şeyda Terzioğlu · b. 1988
- Şeyda Yılmaz · b. 1997
- Seyda Efsun Özgünay
- Seyda Seydel
- Şeyda Akbal
- Şeyda Bostancı
- Şeyda Çavuşoğlu
- Şeyda Çilden · b. 1953
FAQ about the name Şeyda
What is the meaning of Şeyda?
Şeyda means “enraptured by love; deeply enamored”. Şeyda derives from Persian šaydā, describing someone transported by intense love or ecstasy. The word was also part of the vocabulary of Ottoman poetry.
Is Şeyda a girl’s name?
Yes, Şeyda is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data, 9% of bearers are male.
Is Şeyda in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şeyda nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şeyda?
Şeyda is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Şeyda have?
Şeyda has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Şeyda?
Şeyda does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 46 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Şeyda?
Other spellings: Seyda.
What names go well with Şeyda?
Some ideas: Şeyda Rabia; Çağla Şeyda; Şeyda Semiha.
Famous people named Şeyda?
Notable people named Şeyda include Şeyda Perinçek, Şeyda Şerifoğlu, Şeyda Keser.
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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