Perihan
Perihan is a Muslim girl name of Turkish, from Persian parī + Turkic han origin, meaning “Fairy princess, fairy lady”.
| Meaning | Fairy princess, fairy lady |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish, from Persian parī + Turkic han |
| Written as | پریخان |
| Pronunciation | peh-ree-HAHN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Perihan
Perihan joins the Persian parī, fairy, to the Turkic title han, so it can be understood as a fairy lady or a princess as lovely as a fairy. It was a favourite in Ottoman times, when women of the palace bore it, and Turkish families still use it today, more often among older generations. Safavid Iran knew a Persian form of the name, Parikhan.
Is Perihan a Muslim name?
Perihan is a Turkish-Persian name rather than an Arabic one, used by Muslim families in Turkey.
How popular is Perihan?
Perihan is used in Turkey, more often among older generations.
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Spellings and variants of Perihan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Perihan mean?
Perihan means 'Fairy princess, fairy lady'. It is of Turkish, from Persian parī + Turkic han origin.
Is Perihan a Muslim name?
Perihan is a Turkish-Persian name rather than an Arabic one, used by Muslim families in Turkey.
How do you pronounce Perihan?
Perihan is pronounced peh-ree-HAHN.
Is Perihan a boy or girl name?
Perihan is usually a girl name.