Boy name
Şeyho name meaning
“Elder, respected leader”
Şeyho means “elder” or “respected leader.” It is connected with Kurdish Şêxo, derived from Arabic shaykh, a word for an older person, elder, or notable. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, its spelling reflects this adapted pronunciation. Its historical association is the title şeyh encountered in texts and forms of address.
What does Şeyho mean?
Elder, respected leader
In Turkish: Yaşlı, saygın önder
Şeyho derives from a word bringing together seniority and social respect. The use of sheikh for a religious guide can also give the name a spiritual association. Its underlying lexical meaning is broader, however, encompassing an elder, a notable, or a leader rather than a single specific religious role.
Origin of the name Şeyho
Şeyho is related to Kurdish Şêxo, based on Arabic shaykh, ‘elder, notable, sheikh.’ The Turkish spelling represents an adaptation of this personal-name form.
How to pronounce Şeyho
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃejho/ |
Is Şeyho a boy’s name?
Yes, Şeyho is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Şeyho does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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Famous people named Şeyho
- Şeyho Bulut · b. 1956
FAQ about the name Şeyho
What is the meaning of Şeyho?
Şeyho means “Elder, respected leader”. Şeyho is related to Kurdish Şêxo, based on Arabic shaykh, ‘elder, notable, sheikh.’ The Turkish spelling represents an adaptation of this personal-name form.
Is Şeyho a boy’s name?
Yes, Şeyho is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Şeyho in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şeyho nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şeyho?
Şeyho is of Arabic and Kurdish origin.
How many syllables does Şeyho have?
Şeyho has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Şeyho?
Şeyho does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Şeyho?
Notable people named Şeyho include Şeyho Bulut.
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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