Şəbnəm means “dew”. It comes from Azerbaijani. It is documented as a girl's name in Azerbaijani and also used in Turkish.
- Şəbnəm is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Şəbnəm mean?
Şəbnəm is a girl's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary traces the name to şəbnəm (‘dew’). That word means “dew”.[1]
Şəbnəm in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Şəbnəm mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şebnem. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “dew” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Şəbnəm mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Şəbnəm. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “dew” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Şəbnəm come from?
Azerbaijani, native word. Wiktionary traces the name to şəbnəm (‘dew’).[1]✓ Documented
How do you pronounce Şəbnəm?
In IPA: [ʃæbˈnæm], as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Which languages use the name Şəbnəm?
Şəbnəm is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Azerbaijani. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Şəbnəm across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞebnemLatin | Girl | same as above: “dew” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | ŞəbnəmLatin | Girl | same as above: “dew” | 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 Şəbnəm
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şəbnəm[1] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| Şebnem | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Şəbnəm
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 Şəbnəm rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BenekUnisex“spot, speck”same language (turkish)
- ÖzselUnisex“relating to the essence”same language (turkish)
- TaylakBoy“young foal”same language (turkish)
- BorahanBoy“storm khan”same language (turkish)
- LemaUnisex“gleam, radiance”same language (turkish)
- KarakucakBoy“bear hug; the oldest Turkish wrestling style”same language (turkish)
- BozbayBoy“grey lord”same language (turkish)
- DirimUnisex“life, vitality”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Şəbnəm
What does the name Şəbnəm mean?
Şəbnəm means “dew”. It comes from Azerbaijani. It is documented as a girl's name in Azerbaijani and also used in Turkish.
Is Şəbnəm a girl's or a boy's name?
Şəbnəm is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does Şəbnəm come from?
Şəbnəm is of Azerbaijani origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şəbnəm?
Şəbnəm 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 is Şəbnəm spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Şəbnəm (Latin), Şebnem (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Şəbnəm have?
Şəbnəm has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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 “Şəbnəm”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92309495. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology states: From şəbnəm (“dew”); classified as a female given name in the Azerbaijani section; IPA [ʃæbˈnæm]; listed as a female given name in the Azerbaijani section (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “şəbnəm”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93614862. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Azerbaijani şəbnəm ‘dew’
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