Hürrem
Fact sheet
- Name
- Hürrem
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Hürrem is a traditional Turkish and Ottoman name derived from the Ottoman word hürrem (خرم), meaning 'cheerful' or 'happy'. Therefore, it is also interpreted as 'the Cheerful' or 'the Joyful'.
What does the name Hürrem mean?
The name Hürrem, also known as Roxelane, was the wife of the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman I in the 16th century. It has its roots in the Ottoman word hürrem (خرم), which means 'cheerful' or 'happy', thus indicating 'the Cheerful' or 'the Joyful'.
Where does the name Hürrem come from?
Hürrem is a female name with Ottoman origins, meaning 'the Cheerful' or 'the Joyful'. The Ottoman word hürrem (خرم) stands for 'cheerful' and 'happy', and the language is Turkish.
How do you pronounce Hürrem?
Hürrem is pronounced like 'Hürem', with emphasis on the first 'ü'.
Popularity
In Germany, Hürrem is a rather rare name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd among the most common female names. Its highest ranking was in 2011 at 2,438th place. In the past ten years, Hürrem has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,871st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, the name ranks 5,387th.
Nicknames & pet names
Hürri
Famous people
- Haseki Hürrem Sultan (favorite wife of Suleiman the Magnificent)
Frequently asked questions about the name Hürrem
What is the origin of the name Hürrem?
Hürrem is a female name with Ottoman origins and comes from the Turkish language.
What does the name Hürrem mean?
The name Hürrem means 'the Cheerful' or 'the Joyful', derived from the Ottoman word hürrem (خرم), which means 'cheerful' or 'happy'.
How popular is the name Hürrem?
The name Hürrem is mainly known in Turkey and in countries with Ottoman history, but has less prevalence in other regions.