Selvihan means “cypress khan”. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Selvihan mean?
Literally: selvi 'cypress' + han 'khan'
Literal meaning
Selvihan is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “cypress khan”, from selvi 'cypress' + han 'khan'.
meaning composed from its two elements
Meaning themes: Leadership and nobility
Selvihan in Turkish
What does Selvihan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Selvihan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “cypress khan” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Is Selvihan a Turkish name?
Yes. Selvihan is used as a given name in Turkish.
Selvihan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SelvihanLatin | Unisex | same as above: “cypress 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 Selvihan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selvihan | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Selvihan
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 Selvihan
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 Selvihan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KürşadBoy“name of a Göktürk prince”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- ArbayBoy“honourable lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- BulgunoyanBoy“discovery commander”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- EdgübayBoy“good lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- BaşbuğBoy“commander-in-chief”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- TümbayBoy“lord of all”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- AltınhanBoy“golden khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- OrbayBoy“army commander”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
Common questions about Selvihan
What does the name Selvihan mean?
Selvihan means “cypress khan”. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Selvihan a girl's or a boy's name?
Selvihan is recorded for both girls and boys.
Which languages use Selvihan?
Selvihan 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 Selvihan have?
Selvihan has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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