Dilhun means “one whose heart bleeds”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Dilhun is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Dilhun mean?
Literally: dil 'heart' + hun 'blood'
Literal meaning
Dilhun is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “one whose heart bleeds”, from dil 'heart' + hun 'blood'. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Dilhun in Turkish
What does Dilhun mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Dilhun. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one whose heart bleeds” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Dilhun come from?
Persian, compound. From dil 'heart' + hun 'blood'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Dilhun a Turkish name?
Yes. Dilhun is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Dilhun across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | DilhunLatin | Girl | same as above: “one whose heart bleeds” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Dilhun
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilhun | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Dilhun
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Dilhun rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SaranUnisex“surrounding; miser”same language (turkish)
- TaşkınerBoy“exuberant man”same language (turkish)
- AkpınarUnisex“clear spring”same language (turkish)
- RafiBoy“one who raises up”same language (turkish)
- LemiBoy“shining, gleaming”same language (turkish)
- SeçmeerBoy“chosen, superior man”same language (turkish)
- GülbikeGirl“rose lady”same language (turkish)
- MahmureGirl“drowsy, heavy-eyed”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Dilhun
What does the name Dilhun mean?
Dilhun means “one whose heart bleeds”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Dilhun a girl's or a boy's name?
Dilhun is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Dilhun come from?
Dilhun is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Dilhun?
Dilhun is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Dilhun have?
Dilhun has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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