Sümeyye means “high, lofty”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- Sümeyye is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Sümeyye mean?
Literal meaning
Sümeyye is a girl's name used in Turkish and Azerbaijani. It means “high, lofty”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
meaning traditionally given; origin debated; name of an early woman companion of the Prophet Muhammad
Sümeyye in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Sümeyye mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Sümeyye. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “high, lofty” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Sümeyye mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Sümeyyə. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “high, lofty” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Sümeyye come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Sümeyye?
Sümeyye is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Sümeyye across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SümeyyeLatin | Girl | same as above: “high, lofty” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | SümeyyəLatin | Girl | same as above: “high, lofty” | 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 Sümeyye
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sümeyye | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Sümeyyə | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Sümeyye
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Sümeyye rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- OkanayBoy“understanding moon”same language (turkish)
- AymanUnisex“bright and beautiful as the moon”same language (turkish)
- ÖztunçBoy“pure bronze”same language (turkish)
- TürkoğluBoy“son of the Turk”same language (turkish)
- KiramettinBoy“the noble ones of the faith”same language (turkish)
- HayatGirl“life”same language (turkish)
- UlaçkanBoy“binding blood”same language (turkish)
- ÇolpanUnisex“morning star, Venus”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Sümeyye
What does the name Sümeyye mean?
Sümeyye means “high, lofty”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Is Sümeyye a girl's or a boy's name?
Sümeyye is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does Sümeyye come from?
Sümeyye is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sümeyye?
Sümeyye is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani. 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 is Sümeyye spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Sümeyye (Latin), Sümeyyə (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Sümeyye have?
Sümeyye 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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