Boy name
Sulhi name meaning
“relating to peace; peaceful”
Sulhi means “relating to peace” or “peaceful.” Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it derives from Arabic ṣulḥ, “peace” or “reconciliation,” through an adjectival suffix. Its source also appears in Turkish sulh and sulhname, connecting the name with the language of agreements and negotiated settlements.
What does Sulhi mean?
Relating to peace; peaceful
In Turkish: barışla ilgili; barışa ait
Sulhi is connected with reconciliation and the ending of conflict. Its source word, sulh, survives particularly in Turkish legal and diplomatic language; it is close in meaning to Barış, although its grammatical formation more specifically expresses a relationship to peace rather than simply naming peace itself.
Origin of the name Sulhi
Sulhi is a relational formation from Arabic ṣulḥ, meaning peace or reconciliation. It is established in Turkish as a masculine given name.
Double names with Sulhi
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Sulhi Ohannes
Meaning of each name
- Sulhi: relating to peace; peaceful
- Ohannes: God has shown favor
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Birhat Sulhi
Meaning of each name
- Birhat: Remembrance, something recalled
- Sulhi: relating to peace; peaceful
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Sulhi Cansel
Meaning of each name
- Sulhi: relating to peace; peaceful
- Cansel: life and flood; an image of surging life
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Yervant Sulhi
Meaning of each name
- Yervant: Name of kings of ancient Armenia
- Sulhi: relating to peace; peaceful
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Sulhi Cömert
Meaning of each name
- Sulhi: relating to peace; peaceful
- Cömert: generous, open-handed, willing to share
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Esat Sulhi
Meaning of each name
- Esat: happier; more fortunate
- Sulhi: relating to peace; peaceful
How to pronounce Sulhi
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sulhi/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | صلحی |
| Arabic | صلحي |
Is Sulhi a boy’s name?
Yes, Sulhi is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Sulhi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Sulhi
- Suphi♂Relating to morning or daybreak
- Subhi♂Of the morning or daybreak
- Suavi♂One who brings a claim
- Sudi♂Useful, beneficial
- Salâhi♂Relating to goodness and righteousness
- Selmi♂Peaceful, relating to peace
- Sali♂Good, virtuous, upright
- Soli♂Peace, well-being
- Sehi♂Straight and tall in stature
- Selahi♂Relating to goodness and righteousness
- Sufi♂A follower of the Sufi path
- Suleha♂♀Good and virtuous people
Names with related meanings
- Süleyman♂A name associated with peace and well-being
- Selim♂Sound, unharmed
- Barış♂Peace, reconciliation, and harmony
- Sefa♂Ease of mind
- Rıza♂Consent
- Aram♂Calm, peaceful, tranquil
- Kâzım♂One who restrains anger
- Hilmi♂Relating to forbearance and gentleness
- Salim♂Healthy, safe, unharmed
- Selman♂Safe, sound, unharmed
- Tekin♂Prince
- Nuh♂Rest, repose
Famous people named Sulhi
- Sulhi Dölek · b. 1948
- Sulhi Garan · b. 1916
- Sulhi Dönmezer · b. 1918
FAQ about the name Sulhi
What is the meaning of Sulhi?
Sulhi means “relating to peace; peaceful”. Sulhi is a relational formation from Arabic ṣulḥ, meaning peace or reconciliation. It is established in Turkish as a masculine given name.
Is Sulhi a boy’s name?
Yes, Sulhi is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Sulhi in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sulhi nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sulhi?
Sulhi is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Sulhi have?
Sulhi has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sulhi?
Sulhi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Sulhi?
Some ideas: Sulhi Ohannes; Birhat Sulhi; Sulhi Cansel.
Famous people named Sulhi?
Notable people named Sulhi include Sulhi Dölek, Sulhi Garan, Sulhi Dönmezer.
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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