Girl name

Şölen name meaning

“festive banquet; celebratory gathering”

Şölen means “festive banquet” or “celebratory gathering.” Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it comes from Turkish şölen, a word linked etymologically with Mongolian šölün, “soup” or “broth.” Its meaning evokes a shared table, guests gathering for a celebration, and food served on a festive occasion.

/ʃœlen/

Gender: ♀ Girl
Origin: Mongolian
Syllables: 2
Popularity: #935

What does Şölen mean?

Festive banquet; celebratory gathering

In Turkish: kutlama yemeği, eğlenceli toplu buluşma

Şölen describes a gathering where shared food becomes an occasion for celebration. Modern Turkish also extends it metaphorically to musical or artistic events. As a name it evokes joy and togetherness; associations with historical ceremonial meals are relevant to its imagery but do not independently establish the word's distant origin.

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Origin of the name Şölen

Taken from Turkish şölen, “feast.” The word is generally linked to Mongolian shölün, “soup” or “broth,” with Turkish developing the sense of a communal feast or celebration.

Linguistic origin	Mongolian
Is Şölen in the Quran?	No
Starts with	Ş

Double names with Şölen

Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.

Şölen Zelal
Meaning of each name
- Şölen: festive banquet; celebratory gathering
- Zelal: clear, limpid, transparent
Naciye Şölen
Meaning of each name
- Naciye: saved; one who escapes danger
- Şölen: festive banquet; celebratory gathering
Şölen Piraye
Meaning of each name
- Şölen: festive banquet; celebratory gathering
- Piraye: ornament, adornment; something that embellishes
Yasmin Şölen
Meaning of each name
- Yasmin: jasmine flower
- Şölen: festive banquet; celebratory gathering
Şölen Gülin
Meaning of each name
- Şölen: festive banquet; celebratory gathering
- Gülin: rose-related; rose-like
Nurhayat Şölen
Meaning of each name
- Nurhayat: light of life; a luminous life
- Şölen: festive banquet; celebratory gathering

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How to pronounce Şölen

Syllables	2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names
IPA	/ʃœlen/

Is Şölen a girl’s name?

Yes, Şölen is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.

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Şölen does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.

Spellings and similar names

Spellings covered by this page: Solen

Names that sound like Şölen

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Şölen

Şölen Balman
Şölen Gökhan
Şölen Köseoğlu
Şölen Yüksel

FAQ about the name Şölen

What is the meaning of Şölen?

Şölen means “festive banquet; celebratory gathering”. Taken from Turkish şölen, “feast.” The word is generally linked to Mongolian shölün, “soup” or “broth,” with Turkish developing the sense of a communal feast or celebration.

Is Şölen a girl’s name?

Yes, Şölen is used mostly as a girl’s name.

Is Şölen in the Quran?

No. Neither the name Şölen nor its source word occurs in the Quran.

What is the origin of the name Şölen?

Şölen is of Mongolian origin.

How many syllables does Şölen have?

Şölen has 2 syllables and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Şölen?

Şölen does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.

What are other spellings of Şölen?

Other spellings: Solen.

What names go well with Şölen?

Some ideas: Şölen Zelal; Naciye Şölen; Şölen Piraye.

Famous people named Şölen?

Notable people named Şölen include Şölen Balman, Şölen Gökhan, Şölen Köseoğlu.

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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