Girl name
Vecihe name meaning
“esteemed, distinguished; fair-faced”
Vecihe means “esteemed, distinguished” and “fair-faced.” It comes from Arabic wajīha, the feminine counterpart of the name Vecih, and is used for girls in Türkiye. The name connects ideas of face and standing, with a literary association through the writer Vecihe Danyal.
What does Vecihe mean?
Esteemed, distinguished; fair-faced
In Turkish: saygın, itibarlı; güzel yüzlü
Vecihe combines associations of an attractive appearance and esteem. It reflects the Arabic use of the idea of a face to express standing and distinction as well. The name is grammatically related to the masculine Vecih and shares its root with Turkish vecih.
Origin of the name Vecihe
Vecihe comes from Arabic wajīha, the feminine counterpart of Wajīh. The word connects the ideas of a fine appearance and social distinction.
Double names with Vecihe
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Vecihe Necmiye
Meaning of each name
- Vecihe: esteemed, distinguished; fair-faced
- Necmiye: relating to a star; stellar
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Duriye Vecihe
Meaning of each name
- Duriye: pearl-like; shining like a pearl
- Vecihe: esteemed, distinguished; fair-faced
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Vecihe Olcay
Meaning of each name
- Vecihe: esteemed, distinguished; fair-faced
- Olcay: good fortune, luck, auspiciousness
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Nüket Vecihe
Meaning of each name
- Nüket: subtle meanings, witty remarks
- Vecihe: esteemed, distinguished; fair-faced
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Vecihe Zişan
Meaning of each name
- Vecihe: esteemed, distinguished; fair-faced
- Zişan: glorious, distinguished, possessing renown
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Rahşan Vecihe
Meaning of each name
- Rahşan: radiant, bright, and luminous
- Vecihe: esteemed, distinguished; fair-faced
How to pronounce Vecihe
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ved͡ʒihe/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | وجيهه |
| Arabic | وجيهة |
Is Vecihe a girl’s name?
Yes, Vecihe is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Vecihe 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
Names that sound like Vecihe
- Veciha♀Distinguished
- Vecibe♀A duty or obligation to fulfil
- Vecize♀A concise, thought-provoking saying
- Vesile♀A means, intermediary or opportunity
- Vacide♀One who finds, obtains, or possesses
- Vacibe♀That which is necessary
- Vecahet♂♀Prestige, distinction
- Vedide♀Loving, affectionate
- Vefire♀Abundant, plentiful
- Velide♀Newborn girl
- Velime♀Wedding feast, marriage banquet
- Veliye♀Female protector, close friend
Names with related meanings
- Gökçe♀Sky-blue
- İnci♀Pearl
- Ela♀Hazel
- İpek♀Silk
- Aysima♀Moonlike face
- Ayşegül♀A combination of Ayşe and rose
- Ahsen♀More beautiful
- Hümeyra♀Rosy, lightly reddish in complexion
- Elanur♀Compound evoking hazel colour and light
- Gülce♀Rose-like
- Eda♀Graceful manner, charming bearing
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
Famous people named Vecihe
- Vecihe Taşçı · b. 1905
- Vecihe Daryal · b. 1908
- Vecihe Hatipoğlu · b. 1917
FAQ about the name Vecihe
What is the meaning of Vecihe?
Vecihe means “esteemed, distinguished; fair-faced”. Vecihe comes from Arabic wajīha, the feminine counterpart of Wajīh. The word connects the ideas of a fine appearance and social distinction.
Is Vecihe a girl’s name?
Yes, Vecihe is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Vecihe in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Vecihe nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Vecihe?
Vecihe is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Vecihe have?
Vecihe has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Vecihe?
Vecihe 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 names go well with Vecihe?
Some ideas: Vecihe Necmiye; Duriye Vecihe; Vecihe Olcay.
Famous people named Vecihe?
Notable people named Vecihe include Vecihe Taşçı, Vecihe Daryal, Vecihe Hatipoğlu.
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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