Selhan means “torrent khan”. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Selhan mean?
Literally: sel 'flood' + han 'khan'
Literal meaning
Selhan is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “torrent khan”, from sel 'flood' + han 'khan'.
meaning composed from its two elements
Meaning themes: Leadership and nobility
Selhan in Turkish
What does Selhan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Selhan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “torrent khan” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Is Selhan a Turkish name?
Yes. Selhan is used as a given name in Turkish.
Selhan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SelhanLatin | Unisex | same as above: “torrent khan” | 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 Selhan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selhan | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Selhan
Names with a similar meaning
- AbayhanBoy“careful khan”
- Abdu'amirBoy“flourishing, one who brings prosperity; commander, one who orders”
- AbdulmalikBoy“wealthy, master, ruler”
- AbdulmelikBoy“servant of God, King of all”
- AbdumalikBoy“servant of the King”
- AbdumerdiBoy“noble, brave person”
- Abduqa'idBoy“a commander”
- AbduseyyidBoy“master, lord, sir, teacher, prophet; servant of the master”
Sibling names for Selhan
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 Selhan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TeomanBoy“Xiongnu ruler, father of Mete”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- AtabeyBoy“atabeg, guardian lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- BalatekinBoy“young prince”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- OğuzbayBoy“Oghuz lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- DurantekinBoy“lasting prince”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- BeytöreUnisex“lord of the law”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- YiğithanBoy“brave khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- İlbegBoy“lord of the realm”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
Common questions about Selhan
What does the name Selhan mean?
Selhan means “torrent khan”. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Selhan a girl's or a boy's name?
Selhan is recorded for both girls and boys.
Which languages use Selhan?
Selhan 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 Selhan have?
Selhan has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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