Girl name
Soudeh name meaning
“a dark-complexioned woman”
Soudeh means “a dark-complexioned woman.” It belongs to the Arabic Sawda name family and reflects a spelling transmitted through Persian usage. Used as a feminine given name in Türkiye, it is related to Sevde, another Turkish rendering of the same name, sharing its association with dark coloring.
What does Soudeh mean?
A dark-complexioned woman
In Turkish: esmer, koyu renkli kadın
Soudeh is a feminine name associated with the forms Sevde and Sawda. Sawda bint Zam'a, one of Muhammad's wives, supplies its prominent historical Islamic association. Since the Latin spelling alone does not establish the original form conclusively, this interpretation should be checked against the proposed Arabic spelling.
Origin of the name Soudeh
Soudeh is likely a Persian-mediated rendering of Arabic Sawda. Also represented by Turkish Sevde, the name is associated with dark coloring or complexion.
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 Soudeh
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /soudeh/ |
| Arabic | سودة |
Is Soudeh a girl’s name?
Yes, Soudeh is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Soudeh does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Soudeh
What is the meaning of Soudeh?
Soudeh means “a dark-complexioned woman”. Soudeh is likely a Persian-mediated rendering of Arabic Sawda. Also represented by Turkish Sevde, the name is associated with dark coloring or complexion.
Is Soudeh a girl’s name?
Yes, Soudeh is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Soudeh in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Soudeh nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Soudeh?
Soudeh is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Soudeh have?
Soudeh has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Soudeh?
Soudeh 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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