Boy name
Şıh name meaning
“sheikh; elder, respected person”
Şıh means sheikh, elder or respected person. It comes from a dialectal Turkish form of Arabic shaykh, a word for an older or leading figure. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it is connected to the title şeyh, which also appears in historical Sufi writing for a guide.
What does Şıh mean?
Sheikh; elder, respected person
In Turkish: şeyh; yaşlı, saygıdeğer kişi
Şıh is a spoken regional counterpart of standard Turkish şeyh. As a title it can refer to religious guidance; as a given name it represents a personal use of that same word. Historical records need to be read in context to distinguish an actual name from a title placed before one.
Origin of the name Şıh
A regional Turkish form of şeyh, from Arabic shaykh. The source word denotes an elder or respected figure and also serves as a title for a Sufi guide.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Şıh in the Quran? | As a word · شيخ · 28:23The source word شيخ occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word describing an elderly man. |
| Starts with | Ş |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Şıh
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃɯh/ |
| Arabic | شيخ |
Is Şıh a boy’s name?
Yes, Şıh is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Şıh does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Şıh
What is the meaning of Şıh?
Şıh means “sheikh; elder, respected person”. A regional Turkish form of şeyh, from Arabic shaykh. The source word denotes an elder or respected figure and also serves as a title for a Sufi guide.
Is Şıh a boy’s name?
Yes, Şıh is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Şıh in the Quran?
As a word. The source word شيخ occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word describing an elderly man. (e.g.: 28:23)
What is the origin of the name Şıh?
Şıh is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Şıh have?
Şıh has 1 syllable and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Şıh?
Şıh 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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