Boy name
Suheyp name meaning
“reddish; red-haired”
Suheyp means reddish or red-haired. It is a Turkish spelling of Arabic Ṣuhayb, a diminutive name associated with reddish hair or complexion. Used as a masculine given name in Türkiye, it is also written Suheyb and evokes the copper tones described by its original colour meaning.
What does Suheyp mean?
Reddish; red-haired
In Turkish: kızılımsı, kızıl saçlı
Suheyp is a Turkish adaptation of an Arabic name originally describing reddish coloring. Its Islamic association comes from the Companion Suhayb al-Rumi, a recognized figure in early Islamic history. Suheyb and Süheyb are related spellings of the same underlying name.
Origin of the name Suheyp
A Turkish spelling of Arabic Ṣuhayb, a diminutive name related to the root ṣ-h-b, describing reddish or reddish-blond coloring.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names of the Companions |
| Is Suheyp in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | S · Su |
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 Suheyp
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /suhejp/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | صهيب |
Is Suheyp a boy’s name?
Yes, Suheyp is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Suheyp 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
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Suheyp
Famous people named Suheyp
- Suheyp Karafakıoğlu · b. 1887
FAQ about the name Suheyp
What is the meaning of Suheyp?
Suheyp means “reddish; red-haired”. A Turkish spelling of Arabic Ṣuhayb, a diminutive name related to the root ṣ-h-b, describing reddish or reddish-blond coloring.
Is Suheyp a boy’s name?
Yes, Suheyp is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Suheyp in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Suheyp nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Suheyp?
Suheyp is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Suheyp have?
Suheyp has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Suheyp?
Suheyp 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 Suheyp?
Other spellings: Suheyb.
Famous people named Suheyp?
Notable people named Suheyp include Suheyp Karafakıoğlu.
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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