Yavuz-Selimhan
Turkish-Arabic-Persian · Boy · 5 syllables
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About the name Yavuz-Selimhan
Yavuz-Selimhan combines two Turkish elements: "Yavuz" meaning "fierce" or "stern" (from Old Turkic), and "Selim" meaning "peaceful" or "safe" (from Arabic), with the Persian suffix "-han" denoting ruler or khan.
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Etymology
Yavuz-Selimhan combines two Turkish elements: "Yavuz" meaning "fierce" or "stern" (from Old Turkic), and "Selim" meaning "peaceful" or "safe" (from Arabic), with the Persian suffix "-han" denoting ruler or khan. The name is primarily used in Turkish and Ottoman cultures, with historical significance tied to Selim I (r. 1512–1520), known as "Yavuz Sultan Selim" (the Fierce Sultan Selim), one of the Ottoman Empire's greatest military commanders.
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