Hanım means “lady”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Hanım is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Hanım mean?
Literal meaning
Hanım is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “lady”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Hanım in Turkish
What does Hanım mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Hanım. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lady” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Hanım come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Hanım a Turkish name?
Yes. Hanım is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Hanım across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | HanımLatin | Girl | same as above: “lady” | 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 Hanım
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanım | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Hanım
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 Hanım rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BeyrekBoy“courteous lord”same language (turkish)
- İlbeyBoy“lord of the realm”same language (turkish)
- ŞahmelekGirl“royal angel”same language (turkish)
- BahaîBoy“splendid, renowned”same language (turkish)
- NecdetBoy“courage, bravery”same language (turkish)
- SelvinazGirl“graceful cypress”same language (turkish)
- TanıkBoy“witness”same language (turkish)
- BadeGirl“wine”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Hanım
What does the name Hanım mean?
Hanım means “lady”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Hanım a girl's or a boy's name?
Hanım is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Hanım come from?
Hanım is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Hanım?
Hanım 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 Hanım have?
Hanım has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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