Şöhret means “fame”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Şöhret is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Şöhret mean?
Literal meaning
Şöhret is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “fame”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Şöhret in Turkish
What does Şöhret mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şöhret. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “fame” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Şöhret come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Şöhret a Turkish name?
Yes. Şöhret is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Şöhret across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞöhretLatin | Girl | same as above: “fame” | 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 Şöhret
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şöhret | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Şöhret
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 Şöhret rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- CanbayUnisex“dear lord”same language (turkish)
- YalgınUnisex“mirage; flame”same language (turkish)
- HediyeGirl“gift, present”same language (turkish)
- RafettinBoy“mercy of the faith”same language (turkish)
- ArdaBoy“the Arda river”same language (turkish)
- NazbikeUnisex“coy girl”same language (turkish)
- AlpgirayBoy“brave ruler”same language (turkish)
- AkıncıbayUnisex“raider lord”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Şöhret
What does the name Şöhret mean?
Şöhret means “fame”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Şöhret a girl's or a boy's name?
Şöhret is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Şöhret come from?
Şöhret is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şöhret?
Şöhret 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 Şöhret have?
Şöhret 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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