Hande

girlTurkish (from Persian khanda)

Hande is a Muslim girl name meaning “Smile, laughter”.

MeaningSmile, laughter
GenderGirl
OriginTurkish (from Persian khanda)
Pronunciationhahn-DEH
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Hande

Hande is a Turkish name meaning 'smile', taken from Persian khanda (laughter). It became a fashionable modern name in Turkey in the later twentieth century and is still popular there today. It is a word name rather than a religious one, but it is borne by many Muslim Turkish women.

Is Hande a Muslim name?

Hande is not Arabic, but it is a Turkish name used by Muslim families in Turkey, with a pleasant meaning ('smile').

Where is the name Hande used?

Very common in Turkey and the Turkish diaspora in Germany and the Netherlands.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hande mean?

Hande means 'Smile, laughter'. It comes from Turkish (from Persian khanda).

Is Hande a Muslim name?

Hande is not Arabic, but it is a Turkish name used by Muslim families in Turkey, with a pleasant meaning ('smile').

How do you pronounce Hande?

Hande is pronounced hahn-DEH.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.