Şeyda means “enamored”. It comes from Ottoman Turkish and Classical Persian. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Şeyda is a name of Turkic and Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Şeyda mean?
Literal meaning
Şeyda is a Turkish name for girls and boys recorded on Wiktionary. Its etymology there derives it from شَیْدَا ‘enamored’ (Ottoman Turkish and Classical Persian), giving the meaning “enamored”.[1]
Şeyda in Turkish
Where does the name Şeyda come from?
Ottoman Turkish and Classical Persian, borrowing. Inherited from Ottoman Turkish شیدا, from Classical Persian شَیْدَا (šaydā, “enamored”).[1]✓ Documented
Is Şeyda a Turkish name?
Yes. Şeyda is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Classical Persian elements.
Şeyda across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞeydaLatin | Unisex | same as above: “enamored” | Documented[1,2] |
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 Şeyda
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şeyda[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Şeyda
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 Şeyda rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KoçbörüBoy“ram wolf”same language (turkish)
- GürsevGirl“ardent love”same language (turkish)
- EyüpBoy“one who turns back (repents)”same language (turkish)
- BesametGirl“smiling face; merriment”same language (turkish)
- ErdemirBoy“man of iron”same language (turkish)
- OnursuBoy“honourable soldier”same language (turkish)
- GülzibaUnisex“beautiful rose”same language (turkish)
- RaziyeGirl“one who is content, glad, grateful”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Şeyda
What does the name Şeyda mean?
Şeyda means “enamored”. It comes from Ottoman Turkish and Classical Persian. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Şeyda a girl's or a boy's name?
Şeyda is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Şeyda come from?
Şeyda is of Ottoman Turkish and Classical Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şeyda?
Şeyda 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 Şeyda have?
Şeyda has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Şeyda”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93006295. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology: Inherited from Ottoman Turkish شیدا, from Classical Persian شَیْدَا (šaydā, “enamored”).; Turkish given-name entry; listed as a Turkish given name; headword Şeyda
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q96247224. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2502211940. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item with Turkish label
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