Perihan means “fairy queen”. It probably comes from Persian and Turkic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Perihan is a name of Persian and Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Perihan mean?
Literally: peri 'fairy' + han 'khan'
Literal meaning
Perihan is a Turkish girl's name recorded as a given-name item on Wikidata. Its meaning on this page is read from its 2 elements, each cited from its own dictionary entry.[1]
Meaning themes: Leadership and nobility
Perihan in Turkish
What does Perihan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Perihan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “fairy queen” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Perihan come from?
Persian and Turkic, hybrid compound. From peri 'fairy' + han 'khan'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
- han “khan, ruler”, from Turkic (Turkish han, Kazakh хан, Persian خان)
Is Perihan a Turkish name?
Yes. Perihan is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Persian elements.
Perihan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | PerihanLatin | Girl | same as above: “fairy queen” | Documented[1] |
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 Perihan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perihan[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Perihan
Other names with han
Sibling names for Perihan
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 Perihan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- DenizhanBoy“sea khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element han
- ErhanBoy“brave (man) + ruler”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element han
- KorhanBoy“ember khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element han
- KayahanBoy“rock khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element han
- EmirhanBoy“emir (prince, commander) + khan (ruler)”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element han
- DorukhanBoy“summit khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element han
- HakanBoy“khagan, ruler of rulers”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element han
- NurhanUnisex“light + khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element han
Common questions about Perihan
What does the name Perihan mean?
Perihan means “fairy queen”. It probably comes from Persian and Turkic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Perihan a girl's or a boy's name?
Perihan is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Perihan come from?
Perihan is of Persian and Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Perihan?
Perihan 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 Perihan have?
Perihan has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q2070884. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2357897764. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item; given-name item with Turkish label; Turkish label of the given-name item
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