Sahin

The male first name Sahin is written as Şahin in Turkish and is a Turkish variant of Shahin (شاهین). The meaning of the name ranges from 'the king's falcon' and 'the royal falcon' to 'the buzzard', 'the falcon', and 'the hawk'. Its roots can be found in Old Turkish.

What does the name Sahin mean?

The name Sahin, known in Turkish as Şahin, is a Turkish variation of the term Shahin (شاهین) and can be translated as 'the king's falcon', 'the royal falcon', or simply 'the buzzard', 'the falcon', and 'the hawk'. Its origins lie in Old Turkish and Old Persian, deriving from the word sahin, which means 'falcon' and etymologically traces back to the ancient Persian term shah (شاه) or Şah for 'king'. In Turkish, the name is also commonly used as a surname. Particularly in Iran, it is a popular first name for boys. A common variant is Sahan (Şahan), which is especially prevalent in Kurdish regions. Other variants include Saheen and Shaheen.

Where does the name Sahin come from?

The name Sahin has its roots in the Kurdish and Old Persian languages and means 'the falcon' or 'the royal falcon' and other similar terms. The term has its origins in Old Persian and Old Turkish, where the word sahin means 'falcon' (Old Turkish) or shah or Şah means 'king' (Persian and Old Turkish). The languages in which the name is used include Persian, Kurdish, and Turkish.

How do you pronounce Sahin?

The pronunciation of Sahin is melodic and soft. The name is pronounced as 'Sa-hin' [ˈzaːhɪn] or [saˈhin]. The open A sound at the beginning gives the name lightness and expansiveness, while the gentle, nasal ending of the second syllable allows the sound to harmoniously fade out. Thus, Sahin overall appears fluid and balanced.

Popularity

In Germany, Sahin is a common first name and currently ranks 3,183rd on the list of the most popular male first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2014 with 610th place. In the last ten years, Sahin has been given as a first name about 190 times, placing it 1,664th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,367th. The global popularity of the name is reflected in its rankings in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Sahin / Sahine / Sahino / Sahne / Saho

Famous people

• Şahin İmranov (Azerbaijani boxer)
• Şahin Albayrak (university lecturer)
• Nuri Sahin (professional footballer)
• Sahin Aygünes (Turkish footballer)
• Sahin Aygunes (German football player)
• Sahin Dagistan (football player from Germany)
• Sahin Yakut (martial artist)
• Sahin Yesilyurt (Turkish footballer)