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Persian/Turkish · Girl name

Hande

“smile, laughter”

About the name Hande

Hande is a Turkish feminine name from Persian khande, meaning ‘laughter’ or ‘smile’. Persian vocabulary of this kind entered Ottoman Turkish through literature and poetry, and many Turkish given names derive from it. Notable bearers include Hande Yener, a Turkish pop singer, and Hande Erçel, an actress known for television dramas. The related Turkish adjective handan, also from Persian, means ‘joyful, laughing’ and is likewise used as a name.

Meaning
smile, laughter
Origin
Persian/Turkish
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
HAN-deh(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Hande

  • Hande Lara
  • Hande Sophie
  • Hande Marie
  • Hande Jade
  • Hande Ayla

Questions about Hande

What does Hande mean?
Hande is a Persian name meaning "smile, laughter".
How do you pronounce Hande?
Hande is pronounced HAN-deh, with emphasis on the first syllable.

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