Şekibe means “patient”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Şekibe is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Şekibe mean?
Literal meaning
Şekibe is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “patient”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
feminine of Şekip
Şekibe in Turkish
What does Şekibe mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şekibe. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “patient” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Şekibe come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Şekibe a Turkish name?
Yes. Şekibe is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Şekibe across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞekibeLatin | Girl | same as above: “patient” | 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 Şekibe
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şekibe | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Şekibe
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 Şekibe rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MüşfikaGirl“compassionate”same language (turkish)
- KaracaUnisex“roe deer”same language (turkish)
- HızırBoy“legendary figure believed in folk tradition to be immortal”same language (turkish)
- RaufeGirl“compassionate, kind”same language (turkish)
- GündalUnisex“sun branch”same language (turkish)
- BoğaçBoy“hero of the Dede Korkut tales”same language (turkish)
- BaysalUnisex“calm, peaceful”same language (turkish)
- DoğantanBoy“dawn”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Şekibe
What does the name Şekibe mean?
Şekibe means “patient”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Şekibe a girl's or a boy's name?
Şekibe is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Şekibe come from?
Şekibe is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şekibe?
Şekibe 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 Şekibe have?
Şekibe has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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