Girl name
Şüküfe name meaning
“blossom; a flower in bloom”
Şüküfe means “blossom” or “a flower in bloom,” from the Persian word shukūfa. It is used as a girl's name in Türkiye and also appears as Şükûfe. Its floral imagery has a literary connection through the poet and novelist Şükûfe Nihal.
What does Şüküfe mean?
Blossom; a flower in bloom
In Turkish: çiçek; açmış çiçek
Şüküfe belongs to the vocabulary of flowers and spring in older Turkish poetry. It also appears in decorative arts terminology concerning floral motifs. The literary name Şükûfe Nihal provides a historical example, and the name has a direct semantic connection with Turkish Çiçek.
Origin of the name Şüküfe
It comes from Persian shukūfa, meaning blossom or flower. Turkish forms include şükûfe and şüküfe.
Double names with Şüküfe
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Şüküfe Sebahat
Meaning of each name
- Şüküfe: blossom; a flower in bloom
- Sebahat: beauty; a pleasing appearance
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Gülcan Şüküfe
Meaning of each name
- Gülcan: a beloved soul, beautiful as a rose
- Şüküfe: blossom; a flower in bloom
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Şüküfe Hilal
Meaning of each name
- Şüküfe: blossom; a flower in bloom
- Hilal: the moon’s slender crescent shape
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Elvin Şüküfe
Meaning of each name
- Elvin: Elf friend
- Şüküfe: blossom; a flower in bloom
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Şüküfe Faden
Meaning of each name
- Şüküfe: blossom; a flower in bloom
- Faden: Captivating; enchanting
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Nadiye Şüküfe
Meaning of each name
- Nadiye: Dewy, fresh, moist
- Şüküfe: blossom; a flower in bloom
How to pronounce Şüküfe
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃykyfe/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شکوفه |
Is Şüküfe a girl’s name?
Yes, Şüküfe is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Şüküfe does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Şükûfe, Şükufe
Names that sound like Şüküfe
Names with related meanings
- Zeynep♀A fragrant flowering tree
- Yasemin♀Jasmine, a plant with fragrant flowers
- Ayşegül♀A combination of Ayşe and rose
- Songül♀The last rose
- Gülce♀Rose-like
- Asmin♀Jasmine flower
- Açelya♀An ornamental shrub with colourful flowers
- Gül♀Rose
- Roza♀The rose flower
- Nesrin♀Wild rose
- Zeyneb♀A fragrant flowering tree
- Çiğdem♀Crocus
Famous people named Şüküfe
- Şükûfe Nihal Başar · b. 1896
- Şüküfe Yamantürk
- Şüküfe Yamantürk · b. 1919
FAQ about the name Şüküfe
What is the meaning of Şüküfe?
Şüküfe means “blossom; a flower in bloom”. It comes from Persian shukūfa, meaning blossom or flower. Turkish forms include şükûfe and şüküfe.
Is Şüküfe a girl’s name?
Yes, Şüküfe is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Şüküfe in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şüküfe nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şüküfe?
Şüküfe is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Şüküfe have?
Şüküfe has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Şüküfe?
Şüküfe does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Şüküfe?
Other spellings: Şükûfe, Şükufe.
What names go well with Şüküfe?
Some ideas: Şüküfe Sebahat; Gülcan Şüküfe; Şüküfe Hilal.
Famous people named Şüküfe?
Notable people named Şüküfe include Şükûfe Nihal Başar, Şüküfe Yamantürk, Şüküfe Yamantürk.
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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