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Hande
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Pronounced HAHN-deh /ˈhɑn.dɛ/Medium
Meaning: A Turkish name of Persian root, meaning 'with a smile; laughing; the sound of laughter.' A bright, cheerful heritage name we note respectfully.Low
In 30 seconds: A cheerful Turkish name: Hande means 'with a smile; laughing' (said 'HAHN-deh'). Bright and warm.
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MeaningA Turkish name of Persian root, meaning 'with a smile; laughing; the sound of laughter.' A bright, cheerful heritage name we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2025)#15738 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 13
History & Origin
Hande comes from a Persian root carried into Turkish, meaning 'with a smile; laughing.' It reads warm and cheerful — a heritage name we note respectfully, rare in the U.S. (said 'HAHN-deh').
In the U.S. it appears very rarely, more familiar in Turkey. Rare, cheerful, and warm.
Did you know? Hande is a Turkish name of Persian root meaning 'with a smile; the sound of laughter' — a bright, cheerful choice we note respectfully (said 'HAHN-deh').
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References — Hande — Turkish/Persian 'with a smile'; noted respectfully
Variations
HândeHandanHend
Nicknames
HanDede
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Hande mean?
Hande is a Turkish name of Persian root meaning 'with a smile; the sound of laughter.'
How do you pronounce Hande?
It's said HAHN-deh /ˈhɑn.dɛ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Hande a boy or girl name?
Hande is a girl's name.
How popular is Hande?
Hande is a very rare name in the U.S.