Duhter means “girl, daughter”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Duhter is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Duhter mean?
Literal meaning
Duhter is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “girl, daughter”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Duhter in Turkish
What does Duhter mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Duhter. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “girl, daughter” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Duhter come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Duhter a Turkish name?
Yes. Duhter is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Duhter across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | DuhterLatin | Girl | same as above: “girl, daughter” | 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 Duhter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duhter | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Duhter
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 Duhter rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TunçhanBoy“bronze khan”same language (turkish)
- CansunUnisex“offer the soul”same language (turkish)
- ÖzgünayUnisex“true Günay”same language (turkish)
- TankutUnisex“blessed dawn”same language (turkish)
- Sa'ideGirl“victorious, famous; forearm; one who rises; helper”same language (turkish)
- MüzdatBoy“increased, abundant”same language (turkish)
- ZülfüyeGirl“beloved's hair”same language (turkish)
- TürkiyeUnisex“the country Turkey”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Duhter
What does the name Duhter mean?
Duhter means “girl, daughter”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Duhter a girl's or a boy's name?
Duhter is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Duhter come from?
Duhter is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Duhter?
Duhter 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 Duhter have?
Duhter 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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