Boy
Şahin
Şahin is a traditional boys’ name drawn from the hawk, a bird known for its speed and agility.
Meaning
Şahin is the Turkish word for a hawk, a type of bird of prey. As a given name, it carries an association with the bird’s swift, agile movement.
Origin
Although firmly established in Turkish vocabulary and naming traditions, Şahin has Persian linguistic roots. It has traditionally been used for boys in Turkey.
In recent years
Şahin was long among the most frequently chosen names and remains familiar from earlier generations. It does not appear in the latest official top hundred.
Letters5
Syllables2
InitialsŞ
Rank—on 20 lists in the past
How does it look on a plaque?
On a Meşgalem wooden name plaque, Şahin pairs warmly with a small bird illustration and the baby’s birth date.
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