Boy name
Şeyhmus name meaning
“Sheikh Moses”
Şeyhmus means Sheikh Moses and is a contracted combination of Şeyh Musa. It joins Arabic sheikh, meaning an elder or religious leader, with Musa, the Arabic form of Hebrew Moshe. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name is associated with the tradition surrounding Sheikh Musa al-Zuli.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Şeyhmus mean?
Sheikh Moses
In Turkish: Şeyh Musa
Şeyhmus combines a title with Musa and has associations with historical religious narratives. In Türkiye, the devotional tradition surrounding Sultan Şeyhmus provides a notable cultural reference; the name's interpretation rests on this historical combination and does not describe the religious identity of anyone bearing it.
How popular is Şeyhmus?
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 Şeyhmus 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 Şeyhmus
Şeyhmus is explained as a contracted form of Sheikh Musa and is associated with the tradition of Sheikh Musa al-Zuli. Arabic shaykh means “elder, religious leader”; Musa is the Arabic form of Hebrew Moshe, whose ultimate origin is disputed.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| Is Şeyhmus in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | Ş · Şe |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Şeyhmus
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Şeyhmus Süphan
Meaning of each name
- Şeyhmus: Sheikh Moses
- Süphan: declaring God free from imperfection
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Süphan Şeyhmus
Meaning of each name
- Süphan: declaring God free from imperfection
- Şeyhmus: Sheikh Moses
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Şeyhmus Talip
Meaning of each name
- Şeyhmus: Sheikh Moses
- Talip: one who seeks, desires or aspires
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Muhammed Şeyhmus
Meaning of each name
- Muhammed: much praised; repeatedly praised
- Şeyhmus: Sheikh Moses
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Şeyhmus Burhanettin
Meaning of each name
- Şeyhmus: Sheikh Moses
- Burhanettin: proof of the faith
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Tayyar Şeyhmus
Meaning of each name
- Tayyar: flying; one who flies much
- Şeyhmus: Sheikh Moses
How to pronounce Şeyhmus
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃejhmus/ |
Is Şeyhmus a boy’s name?
Yes, Şeyhmus is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Şeyhmus appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Şeyhmus
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Şeyhmus
- Şeyhmus Dağtekin · b. 1964
- Şeyhmus Diken · b. 1954
- Şeyhmus Dinçel · b. 1966
- Şeyhmus Özzengin · b. 1954
- Şeyhmus Yardımcı
FAQ about the name Şeyhmus
What is the meaning of Şeyhmus?
Şeyhmus means “Sheikh Moses”. Şeyhmus is explained as a contracted form of Sheikh Musa and is associated with the tradition of Sheikh Musa al-Zuli. Arabic shaykh means “elder, religious leader”; Musa is the Arabic form of Hebrew Moshe, whose ultimate origin is disputed.
Is Şeyhmus a boy’s name?
Yes, Şeyhmus is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Şeyhmus in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şeyhmus nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şeyhmus?
Şeyhmus is of Arabic and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Şeyhmus have?
Şeyhmus has 2 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Şeyhmus?
Şeyhmus appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Şeyhmus?
Some ideas: Şeyhmus Süphan; Süphan Şeyhmus; Şeyhmus Talip.
Famous people named Şeyhmus?
Notable people named Şeyhmus include Şeyhmus Dağtekin, Şeyhmus Diken, Şeyhmus Dinçel.
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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