Sebih means “swimming”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Sebih is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Sebih mean?
Literal meaning
Sebih is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “swimming”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Sebih in Turkish
What does Sebih mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Sebih. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “swimming” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Sebih come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Sebih a Turkish name?
Yes. Sebih is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Sebih across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SebihLatin | Boy | same as above: “swimming” | 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 Sebih
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebih | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Sebih
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 Sebih rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AlpayBoy“brave moon”same language (turkish)
- İlerginUnisex“mature land”same language (turkish)
- RahmetUnisex“mercy”same language (turkish)
- KoygunUnisex“poignant, moving; white falcon”same language (turkish)
- ÜçışıkBoy“three lights”same language (turkish)
- GüngördüBoy“has seen the sun”same language (turkish)
- BaşözBoy“chief essence”same language (turkish)
- OngunalpBoy“blessed, esteemed hero”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Sebih
What does the name Sebih mean?
Sebih means “swimming”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Sebih a girl's or a boy's name?
Sebih is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Sebih come from?
Sebih is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sebih?
Sebih 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 Sebih have?
Sebih 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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