Perihan

The first name Perihan is feminine and means 'the queen of the fairies' or 'the fairy queen.' This name is composed of the Turkish terms peri, meaning 'fairy,' and han, meaning 'Khan' or 'ruler.'

What does the name Perihan mean?

Perihan is a feminine first name that carries the meaning 'the queen of the fairies' or 'the fairy queen.' The name consists of the Turkish words peri for 'fairy' and han for 'Khan, ruler.' It is common in Turkey and enjoys great popularity there. Notable bearers of the name include the Turkish composer Perihan Önder and the actress Perihan Savaş.

Where does the name Perihan come from?

The first name Perihan has its roots in the Turkish language and means 'the queen of the fairies' or 'the fairy queen.' The composition of the word consists of peri = fairy (Turkish) and han = Khan, lord, ruler, leader (Turkish). Languages: Turkish.

How do you pronounce Perihan?

The pronunciation of Perihan is three syllables and soft. It is usually rendered as 'Pe-ri-han' [peʁiˈhan] or [peˈriːhan] and begins with a clear 'e.' The gentle sound in the last syllable creates an airy pause, while the nasal 'n' softly resonates. Perihan has a melodic and harmonious sound that feels light and sonorous.

Popularity

In Germany, Perihan is a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2011 at 1,286th place. In the last ten years, Perihan has been chosen as a first name about 70 times, which places it 2,987th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,755th. Internationally, there are various rankings of Perihan in the name charts.

Nicknames & pet names

Peri / Pero

Famous people

• Perihan Benli (singer from New Zealand)
• Perihan Magden (writer)
• Perihan Önder (composer)
• Perihan Savaş (actress)