Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage Turkish
Pronounced Pron. /ʃaː.ˈhin/  [key·simplify]
Note In Turkish this name is written with a dotted İ. It appears as ŞAHİN in uppercase and şahin in lowercase.

Meaning & History

Means "hawk" in Turkish (of Persian origin), probably used to refer to someone who was a hawk tamer.

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Entry updated October 6, 2024