Şermende means “shy, bashful”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Şermende is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Şermende mean?
Literal meaning
Şermende is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “shy, bashful”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Şermende in Turkish
What does Şermende mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şermende. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “shy, bashful” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Şermende come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Şermende a Turkish name?
Yes. Şermende is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Şermende across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞermendeLatin | Girl | same as above: “shy, bashful” | 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 Şermende
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şermende | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Şermende
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 Şermende rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AkşitBoy“auspicious; bright light”same language (turkish)
- RahşanUnisex“shining, radiant”same language (turkish)
- GüldeğerGirl“precious rose”same language (turkish)
- KadireGirl“powerful, capable”same language (turkish)
- VarlıkUnisex“wealth; existence”same language (turkish)
- BirayUnisex“singular as the moon”same language (turkish)
- NecabetUnisex“nobility of descent”same language (turkish)
- CankutBoy“fortunate, happy”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Şermende
What does the name Şermende mean?
Şermende means “shy, bashful”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Şermende a girl's or a boy's name?
Şermende is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Şermende come from?
Şermende is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şermende?
Şermende 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 Şermende have?
Şermende 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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