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Seher

Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Seher: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2009.

Seher, a name of Turkish origin, means "dawn" or "daybreak," evoking a sense of new beginnings and gentle light. It is also found in Persian and Urdu, carrying the same lyrical meaning of early morning. Among famous bearers, Seher Dilber was a 20th-century Turkish opera singer and actress celebrated for her powerful soprano voice. The name shares its root with "Seherbaf," a Turkish term for a dawn weaver, though no direct place connections are prominent. A notable variant is the Arabic "Sahar," which means "magic" or "enchantment," offering a subtly different, mystical twist. In Scotland, Seher is a rare but lovely choice, gaining quiet appreciation for its soft, melodic sound and celebratory significance of each new day.

Girl 2 of 52 years

Peak year
20093 babies
Latest (2014)
#8023 babies
Total births
6since 2009
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2009 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).