Şemsiye means “of the sun”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Şemsiye is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Şemsiye mean?
Literal meaning
Şemsiye is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “of the sun”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
feminine of Şemsi; also a common noun 'umbrella'
Meaning themes: Sun
Şemsiye in Turkish
What does Şemsiye mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şemsiye. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “of the sun” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Şemsiye come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Şemsiye a Turkish name?
Yes. Şemsiye is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Şemsiye across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞemsiyeLatin | Girl | same as above: “of the sun” | 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 Şemsiye
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şemsiye | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Şemsiye
Sibling names for Şemsiye
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 Şemsiye rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TangünerBoy“dawn of the sunny day”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- GünaltayBoy“sun of the Altai”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- AtagünBoy“father's day”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- MihraGirl“affection, kindness; sun”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- GündoğduBoy“the sun has risen”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- GünkayaBoy“sun rock”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- AcungüneşUnisex“sun of the world”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- ErksunBoy“show your power”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
Common questions about Şemsiye
What does the name Şemsiye mean?
Şemsiye means “of the sun”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Şemsiye a girl's or a boy's name?
Şemsiye is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Şemsiye come from?
Şemsiye is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şemsiye?
Şemsiye 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 Şemsiye have?
Şemsiye has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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