Şahin means “hawk”. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish and also used in Azerbaijani.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Şahin mean?
Şahin is a Turkish boy's name recorded on Wiktionary. Its etymology there derives it from şahin ‘hawk’, giving the meaning “hawk”.[1]
Şahin in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Şahin mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şahin. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “hawk” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1,3]
What does Şahin mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Şahin. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “hawk” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use the name Şahin?
Şahin is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Şahin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞahinLatin | Boy | same as above: “hawk” | Documented[1,3] |
| Azerbaijani | ŞahinLatin | Boy | same as above: “hawk” | 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 Şahin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şahin[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Şahin | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Şahin
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Şahin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GürboğaUnisex“vigorous bull”same language (turkish)
- ValideGirl“mother”same language (turkish)
- DemirgülleBoy“iron cannonball”same language (turkish)
- ErentürkBoy“sage Turk”same language (turkish)
- ÇisenGirl“fine drizzle in foggy weather; dew”same language (turkish)
- BingölBoy“thousand lakes”same language (turkish)
- AkbayarBoy“pure, noble person”same language (turkish)
- BoranBoy“blizzard, snowstorm”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Şahin
What does the name Şahin mean?
Şahin means “hawk”. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish and also used in Azerbaijani.
Is Şahin a girl's or a boy's name?
Şahin is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Which languages use Şahin?
Şahin is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani. 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 Şahin have?
Şahin has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 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.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Şahin”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 89014220. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology: From şahin (“hawk”).; Turkish given-name entry; listed as a Turkish given name; headword Şahin
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “şahin”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93601719. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish şahin: buzzard, buteo, any of several birds of prey in the genus Buteo
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q28914223. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2357612655. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item with Turkish label
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