Sehi means “straight, upright”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Sehi is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Sehi mean?
Literal meaning
Sehi is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “straight, upright”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Sehi in Turkish
What does Sehi mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Sehi. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “straight, upright” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Sehi come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Sehi a Turkish name?
Yes. Sehi is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Sehi across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SehiLatin | Boy | same as above: “straight, upright” | 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 Sehi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sehi | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Sehi
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 Sehi rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TalaykurtBoy“sea wolf”same language (turkish)
- ElverenBoy“helpful; lending a hand”same language (turkish)
- GevherîBoy“relating to jewels; jeweller”same language (turkish)
- ÖvünalUnisex“take pride”same language (turkish)
- DirinBoy“old, ancient”same language (turkish)
- AbayhanBoy“careful khan”same language (turkish)
- VedaGirl“farewell, goodbye”same language (turkish)
- NuşabeUnisex“water of immortality”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Sehi
What does the name Sehi mean?
Sehi means “straight, upright”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Sehi a girl's or a boy's name?
Sehi is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Sehi come from?
Sehi is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sehi?
Sehi 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 Sehi have?
Sehi has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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