Girl name
Süleyha name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Süleyha is a three-syllable name used for girls in Türkiye. Similar-sounding names include Süreyya, the name of the Pleiades star cluster, and Süheyla, meaning “gentle,” “easygoing” or “accommodating.” Süreyya refers to a group of stars, while Süheyla’s meanings concern gentleness and an accommodating disposition.
The name Süleyha at a glance
Syllables
Sü · ley · ha
3 syllables · 7 letters · /sylejha/
Use
Girl
1 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Similar names with known meanings
Süleyha: language and spelling facts
How to pronounce Süleyha
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sylejha/ |
Is Süleyha a girl’s name?
Yes, Süleyha is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Süleyha 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
Names that sound like Süleyha
Famous people named Süleyha
- Süleyha Hilmioğlu Polat
FAQ about the name Süleyha
Is Süleyha a girl’s name?
Yes, Süleyha is used mostly as a girl’s name.
How many syllables does Süleyha have?
Süleyha has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Süleyha?
Süleyha 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.
Famous people named Süleyha?
Notable people named Süleyha include Süleyha Hilmioğlu Polat.
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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