Girl name
Şit name meaning
“one who is granted; gift”
Şit means “one who is granted” or “gift.” It comes into Turkish through Arabic Shīth from Hebrew Shet, a name associated with giving or placing. In Türkiye it also has feminine usage. Seth is a related form in other languages, while the image of a gift illustrates its established meaning.
What does Şit mean?
One who is granted; gift
In Turkish: verilmiş olan; armağan
Şit corresponds to the biblical name Seth and is associated with a son of Adam. Islamic tradition also recognizes this figure as a prophet, although his name does not appear in the Quran. It is historically masculine and unrelated to Turkish sit, a protected heritage site.
Origin of the name Şit
Şit is the Turkish form of Hebrew Sheth, transmitted through Arabic Shīth. The Hebrew name is associated with granting or appointing a replacement.
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 Şit
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Ottoman Turkish | شیث |
| Arabic | شيث |
Is Şit a girl’s name?
Yes, Şit is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Şit 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.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Sit
Names that sound like Şit
Names with related meanings
- Umay♀Protective female figure in ancient Turkic belief
- Tuğba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Feyza♀Abundance, plenty
- Kevser♀Abundant good
- Tuba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Nimet♀A blessing
- Olcay♂♀Good fortune, luck, auspiciousness
- Armağan♂♀A gift
- Neval♀Gift, bestowal
- Dora♂♀Gift
- Lütfiye♀Associated with kindness, grace and favour
- Atiye♀Gift, bestowal, grant
FAQ about the name Şit
What is the meaning of Şit?
Şit means “one who is granted; gift”. Şit is the Turkish form of Hebrew Sheth, transmitted through Arabic Shīth. The Hebrew name is associated with granting or appointing a replacement.
Is Şit a girl’s name?
Yes, Şit is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Şit in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şit nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şit?
Şit is of Hebrew and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Şit have?
Şit has 1 syllable and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Şit?
Şit 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.
What are other spellings of Şit?
Other spellings: Sit.
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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