310 Turkish Girl Names with Meanings

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Turkish girl names starting with A

AdaAda is a mostly feminine given name with the exception of the Turkish name being unisex (approximately 38.3% of individuals named Ada in Turkey are male).
AdileAdile (IPA: [ɑːdiˈle]) is a Turkish feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Adile Sultan (1826–1899), Ottoman princess, daughter of Sultan Mahmud II Adile Sultan (1887–1973), Ottoman princess, daughter of Şehzade Mehmed Selaheddin and…
AfraعفراءAfra is a feminine given name of Turkish origin. It means the 13th of the month and untrodden ground.
AishaعائشةAisha (Arabic: عائشة, romanized: ʿĀʾishah, lit. 'living' or 'alive'; also spelled A'aisha, A'isha, Aischa, Aische, Aishah, Aishat, Aishath, Aicha, Aïcha, Aisya, Aisyah, Aiša, Ajša, Aixa, Ayesha, Aysha, Ayşe, Ayisha, or Iesha) is an Arabic female given name.
AjdaAjda is an Arabic and Turkish surname and given name, and a Slovene word for buckwheat, infrequently also used as a female given name.
AkgülAkgül or Akgul (meaning "white rose" in several Turkic languages) is a surname and given name. Notable people with the name include:
AlaraAlara may refer to:
AlevAlev [a:ˈlev] is a Turkish feminine given name (meaning flame). Notable people with the name include:
AleynaAleyna is a feminine Turkish given name. Notable people with the name include: Aleyna Ertürk (born 2005), Turkish fencer Aleyna FitzGerald (born 1999), Australian model Aleyna Özkan (born 2002), Turkish swimmer Aleyna Solaker (born 1996), Turkish actress…
AliyeAliye (IPA: [aliːˈje]) is a Turkish feminine given name. It comes from the Arabic Aliyah.
AlmilaAlmila is a feminine Turkish given name. Notable people with the name include:
AltınayAltınay (or Altinay) is a given name used in Kazakh, Kyrgyz and Turkish cultures. Predominantly a female name, it is occasionally used for males as well.
ArzuArzu is a feminine Turkish given name and a surname. It is also used as a masculine given name.
AsenaAsena is a feminine Turkish given name of mythological origin. In Turkic mythology, Asena is the name of a legendary she-wolf associated with the origin story of the Göktürks.
AslıAsli is a Turkish female given name. It is derived from the Turkish noun aslı whose meanings include genuine, authentic, and the essence.
AslıhanAslıhan is a Turkish female given name, derived from names Aslı (“genuine”, “authentic”, “the essence”) and Han (“ruler”, “leader”, lit. “khan”).
AsuAsu is a Turkish feminine given name that means "naughty child", also shortened version of Asuman and Asude.
AsudeAsude is a Turkish female given name that means vigorous and comfortable.
AsumanAsuman is a Turkish feminine given name. Notable people with this name include: Asuman Aksoy, Turkish-American mathematician Asuman Baytop (1920–2015), Turkish botanist Asuman Dabak (born 1970), Turkish actor Asuman Güzelce (born 1969), Turkish writer and art…
AsyaAsya is a given name with varied origins. It is a Turkish feminine given name meaning Asia.
AtiyahعطيةAtiyah (Arabic: عطية ‘aṭiyyah), is a unisex given name of Arabic origin. It is also spelt as Atiyeh, Attiah, Attieh, Atieh, Atié, Atiya, Atiyya, Attiya, Attiyah, Attyé, Ateya, Ateah, or Atia.
AybikeAybike is a common Turkish given name. The name is produced by using two Turkish words: Ay and Bike.
AybükeAybüke is a common feminine Turkish given name. The name has the meaning "very intelligent woman (queen), as beautiful and bright as the moon".
AycanAycan is a Turkish primarily feminine given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
AydaAyda is a female Turkish given name. In Turkish, it means "in the moon".
AydanAydan (pronounced [ˈajdan]) is a Guanche and Irish male name or Turkish and Azerbaijani feminine given name and surname. The Irish male name is derived from the name Aodhán, which is a pet form of Aodh.
AyferAyfer is a Turkish given name for females. People named Ayfer include: Ayfer Topluoğlu (born 1977), Turkish footballer and manager Ayfer Tunç (born 1964), Turkish writer Ayfer Yılmaz (born 1956), Turkish civil servant, politician and former government minister
AygülAygül or Aygul is a feminine Turkish and Turkmen given name and a surname. It is composed of two Turkish words: “Ay” meaning "moon" and “Gül” meaning "rose." Together, it can be interpreted as "moon rose" or "rose of the moon."
AylaAyla is a common feminine Turkish given name.
AylinAylin (Turkish pronunciation: [ˈajlin]), also spelled in other languages as Aelyn, Aelin, Ailin, Ailyn, Ailynn, Aylinn and Eylin, is a female Turkish given name. It is sometimes used as a given name in the English-speaking world in modern times.
AynurAynur is a Turkish and Azerbaijani given name for females. As it is derived from the Turkish word "ay" and the Arabic word "nur", its literal meaning is moonlight.
AyselAysel is a feminine Turkish given name popular in Turkey and Azerbaijan. In Turkish, "Aysel" comes from Ay-sili and means beautiful moon or moon beauty.
AysuAysu is a feminine Turkish given name and a surname. The name is produced by using two Turkish words: Ay and Su.
AytenAyten is a Turkish and Azerbaijani feminine given name. The Azerbaijani form is Aytən.
AyçaAyça is a common feminine Turkish given name. Ayça derives from Ay (moon) and it can mean like moon, little moon or crescent.
AyşegülAyşegül is a Turkish given name for females. The name is derived from "Ayşe", the Turkish form for the Arabic name Aisha, meaning "womenly, life" plus "Gül," a Persian word meaning rose." Notable women named Ayşegül include:
AyşenurAyşenur is a Turkish feminine given name, and may refer to: Ayşenur Alpaslan (born 1953), Turkish diplomat and former ambassador Ayşenur Duman (born 1999), Turkish Olympian cross-country skier Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi (1998–2024), Turkish-born American human rights…
AzizeAzize is a Turkish female given name. Notable people with the name include: Azize Erdoğan (born 1996), Turkish women's football player Azize Hlali (born 1989), French-Moroccan Muay Thai fighter Azize Raguig (born 1975), Moroccan boxer Azize Tanrıkulu (born…
AzraAzra is a female given name. In Turkish, Azra means untouched.
AçelyaAçelya is a Turkish feminine given name that means "Azalea". Notable people with the name include: Açelya Kaya (born 2003), Turkish handball player Açelya Topaloğlu (born 1986), Turkish actress

Turkish girl names starting with B

BaharبهارBahar (Persian: بهار, lit. 'spring') in Persian appears as a feminine given name in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Turkey.
BanuبانوBanu (Persian: بانو, romanized: bânu), alternatively spelled Bano, is a Persian name for girls popular in Iran and other Persian-speaking countries. It is also used in Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Azerbaijan, India and Sri Lanka.
BaşakBaşak is a feminine given name of Turkish origin. It means "ear of grain", referring to the part of a cereal plant that contains the seeds.
BedihaBediha, Bedia is a Turkish feminine given name. It may refer to: Bediha Gün (born 1994), Turkish freestyle wrestler Bediha Tacyıldız (born 1996), Turkish Muaythai practitioner and kickboxer Bediha Tunadağı (born 1995), Turkish weightlifter
BegumBegum or Begüm is a female title, given name and surname. It comes from Turkic languages, it is formed by adding the suffix "-um", meaning "mine" to the word beg.
BehiceBehice is a feminine given name which is used in Turkey. The word is of Arabic origin, meaning merry or beautiful, and it is the female version of the given names Behic and Behiç.
BelginBelgin is a common feminine Turkish given name. The name is often associated with meanings such as "clear" or "distinct".
BengiBengi is a Turkish given name which means "eternal", "endless", "never-ending", or "immortal". It is an Oghuz accented version of Bengü which is also a Turkish given name.
BengisuBengisu (Turkish: Water of Life) is a Turkish feminine given name and a surname. It is a compound word: bengi refers to eternal and su refers to water in Turkish.
BengüBengü is a common Turkish given name. It means "eternal", "endless", "never-ending", or "immortal".
BerenBeren is a Turkish female given name meaning "strong, clever, well-known".
BerfuBerfu is a given name. In Turkish, it means "snowflake"; derived from Persian.
BerilBeril is a common feminine Turkish given name. It is derived from the word for the mineral beryl, a transparent gemstone that comes in various colors.
BernaBerna is a unisex given name or surname. It may also refer to:
BerrakBerrak is a feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, it means "clear" or "pure", often used to describe water, air, or clarity of thought.
BerrinBerrin is a Turkish feminine given name that means high, superior; derived from the Persian word, berîn.
BetülBetül is a feminine Turkish given name meaning "pure" or "chaste".
BeyzaBeyza is a given name in Turkish language that means "very white and clean"The name conveys qualities of clarity, innocence, and moral integrity.
BikeBike is a common Turkish given name. It is an Oghuz accented version of Büke which is also a Turkish given name.
BilgesuBilgesu is a feminine given name of Turkish origin. Notable people with the name include:
BirgülBirgül is a feminine Turkish name meaning "one rose", and it may refer to:
BirsenBirsen is a common feminine Turkish given name. It is also used as a surname, and less commonly a masculine given name.
BurcuBurcu (Turkish pronunciation: [ˈbuɾdʒu]}) is a common feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Burcu" means "Scent", "Fragrance", "Redolence" and/or petrichor.
BurçakBurçak is a common unisex Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Burçak" means "Vicia".
BurçinBurçin is a feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, it means "female deer" or "doe", and is used to evoke grace, elegance, and natural beauty, often associated with the characteristics of a deer in Turkish culture.
BuseبوسهBuse is a feminine given first name in Turkey, meaning "kiss" in Persian (بوسه) and Turkish, and a surname in other languages, and may refer to:
BushraبشرىBushra (بشرى) is an Arabic feminine given name meaning "waterfall", "omen", or "perfect". Variants of the name include Boshra, Boushra, and the Turkish Büşra.
BükeBüke is an uncommon Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Büke" means "wise, knowledgeable person".
BülbülBülbül ([bylbyl], literally "nightingale") is a Turkish and Azerbaijani feminine given name and surname. Notable people with the name include:

Turkish girl names starting with C

CananCanan or Janan is a Turkish female name from Persian origin, meaning beloved, it may refer to:
CandanCandan is a feminine Turkish given name. Notable people with the name include:
CanselCansel is a Turkish given name and also surname. It may refer to:
CanseverCansever is a Turkish name. It is a combination of the words can, meaning "life" (loaned from Persian jan) and sever, which means "love".
CansuCansu is a Turkish name, most commonly given to females, and also serves as a surname. It combines the words can (Persian origin, meaning life, soul or spirit) and su (native Turkish, meaning water).
CemreCemre may refer to: In Turkish folklore, three embers sent by a genie fall from the heavens at the end of the winter, and in turn, warm up the air, the water and the earth, one by one. The first cemre falls on the air on/around the 20th of February (i.e.
CerenCeren is a common feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Ceren" means "baby gazelle."
CeydaCeyda is a Turkish female given name.
CeylanCeylan is a Turkish given name and also surname that means gazelle and may refer to:

Turkish girl names starting with D

DamlaDamla is a feminine Turkish name. In Turkish, "Damla" means "drop" (of water or rain).
DefneDefne is a common feminine Turkish given name. Notable people with the name include:
DemetδεμάτιDemet is a feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish "demet" means "bundle" or "bouquet".
DicleDicle (IPA: [ˈdidʒle]) is a Kurdish and Turkish surname and feminine given name. Its meaning in the Turkish language is "Tigris".
DidemDidem (IPA: [diːˈdem]) is a feminine Turkish given name, from Persian "dide"+ Turkish first person pronoun "m"; meaning the “pupil of my eye”, “my beloved one”, “darling”. It may refer to:
DilanDilan () is a unisex given name of Kurdish origin, commonly used among Kurdish communities in Iraq, Turkey, and Iran. Dilan is also a surname.
DilaraدلDilara or Delara can be a given name or surname in several languages. Delara (Persian: دل‌آرا-دلارا) is a Persian female first name popular in Iran and other Persian speaking countries such as Afghanistan and Tajikistan.
DilekDilek is a Turkish word meaning wish, request or desire. It is used as a feminine given name as well as a noun and may refer to:
DoğaDoğa is a common feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Doğa" means "nature".
DuyguDuygu is a common Turkish given name. It is also a word used in everyday language.

Turkish girl names starting with E

EbruEbru may refer to:
EceEce (IPA: [ˈedʒe]) is a feminine given name of Turkish origin. In Turkish, it means queen.
EcemEcem is a Turkish word meaning "my queen" and may refer to: Ecem Alıcı (born 1994), Turkish volleyball player Ecem Cumert (born 1998), Turkish-German footballer Ecem Dönmez (born 1998), Turkish swimmer Ecem Güler (born 1992), Turkish basketball player Ecem…
EdaأداءEda is a name that has arisen independently in multiple regions. Eda is a popular Turkish female first name, meaning manner, expression and affectation; derived from the Arabic word, adā (أداء).
ElaEla (or Elâ) is a feminine given name of Turkish origin meaning "hazel". Ela is also an Aramaic feminine given name.
ElifElif (Turkish pronunciation: [elif]) is a name that is most commonly given to females in Turkey, but is also popular in other countries such as the Netherlands. In Greece, it is associated with the name Nefeli.
ElçinElçin is a feminine Turkish given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
EmelEmel may refer to: Emel (magazine), a British Muslim lifestyle magazine EMEL Fashion, US based fashion designing firm co-founded by Taiwanese fashion designer Michelle Liu and Ken Wu in Los Angeles, CA.
EmineEmine is an Arabic-origin given name used for women in Turkey. It has three major meanings: (1) one in whom you can trust and believe, (2) one who is benign and innocuous, and (3) one who is fearless and courageous.
ErendizErendiz is a feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Erendiz" means "Jupiter".
EsmaEsma or ESMA may refer to:
EsraEsra is a common Turkish given name for females. It is also a common Arabic name as Isra or Asra.
EylemEylem is a feminine Turkish given name derived from the Turkish word 'eylem,' meaning 'action' or 'act'.
EylülEylül is a Turkish feminine given name meaning September. Notable people with the name include: Eylül Akarçeşme (born 1999), Turkish volleyball player Eylül Aslan, Turkish photography artist Eylül Cansın (1992–2015), transgender Turkish woman whose death by…
EzgiEzgi may refer to:

Turkish girl names starting with F

FaryalفریالFaryal (Persian: فریال Faryâl; Arabic: فَرْيَال Faryāl; Azerbaijani: Fəryal; Tajik: Фарёл, romanized: Faryol; Ottoman Turkish: فَرْیال; Turkish: Feryal; Urdu: فریال Faryāl; Uzbek: Faryol; also anglicized as Farial, Ferial or Fariyal) is a feminine given name…
FatimaفاطمةFatima (Arabic: فَاطِمَة, Fāṭimah), also spelled Fatimah, is a female given name of Arabic origin used throughout the Muslim world. Several relatives of the Islamic prophet Muhammad had the name, including, most famously, his daughter Fatimah bint Muhammad.
FerideFeride (IPA: [ˈferide]) is a Turkish and Albanian feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Feride Acar (born 1948), Turkish international expert on women and gender Feride Akgün (born 1973), Turkish former footballer Feride Akalan (born…
FethiyeFethiye is a city and district of Muğla Province, Turkey. Fethiye may also refer to:
FidanFidan is a female name of Turkish origin meaning "sapling". The word however has Greek roots.
FilizφυλλίςFiliz is a common feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Filiz" means "Sprout", "Blossom" and/or "to Flower"; derived from the Greek word "fillís" (φυλλίς).
FundaFunda is a Turkish feminine given name meaning "Heather", which may refer to:
FüsunFüsun is a Turkish feminine given name, and it may refer to: Füsun Eczacıbaşı, Turkish supporter of contemporary art Füsun Köksal (born 1973), Turkish composer of contemporary classical music Füsun Onur (born 1938), Turkish artist Füsun Önal (born 1947),…

Turkish girl names starting with G

GamzeغمزةGamze (pronounced [ɡaɾmze]) is a female Turkish given name. It is derived from the Arabic word, ġamza (غَمْزَة), meaning winking but common female name in Turkey.
GizemGizem is a common feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Gizem" means "Mystery", and/or "Enigma".
GulگلGul is a common name in Persian (گل Gol), Pashto (ګل Gwal) and Turkish (Gül) languages, meaning rose. Gul is used as a family name in Europe, Central and South Asia.
GöksuGöksu is an unisex Turkish given name. In Turkish, it means "sky water" or "celestial water".
GöksunGöksun is a feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Göksun" means "(the one who) rises to the sky".
GökçeGökçe is a common unisex Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Gökçe" means sky blue, brave, flamboyant person.
GökçenGökçen is a Turkish given name which means "beautiful woman", "blue-eyed woman", or "belonging to the sky", and may refer to:
GönülGönül is a Turkish name and may refer to:
GörkemGörkem or Gorkem is a Turkish-language masculine and (to a lesser extent also) feminine given name with the meaning "glory, splendor, gorgeousness".
GözdeGözde is a common feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Gözde" means "Favorite", and/or "Dearest".
GülbaharGülbahar is a Turkish given name for females and may refer to: Gülbahar Gözütok (born 2002), Turkish karateka Gülbahar Hatun, consort of Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II, Valide Hatun as the mother of Sultan Bayezid II Gülbahar Hatun, consort of Ottoman Sultan…
GülcanGülcan is a feminine Turkish given name meaning "rose soul". Notable people with the name include: Gülcan Kamps (born 1982), Turkish-German TV presenter Gülcan Koca (born 1990), Turkish-Australian footballer Gülcan Mıngır (born 1989), Turkish middle-distance…
GülerGüler is a Turkish name and may refer to:
GülsümGülsüm is a Turkish female given name that means someone with a chubby face; Turkish spelling of the Arabic name Kulthum.
GülçinGülçin is a Turkish feminine given name that means "rose collector" and "rosy color". Notable people with the name include: Gülçin Ergül, Turkish singer Gülçin Yahya Kaçar, Turkish musician Gülçin Santırcıoğlu, Turkish actress
GülşahGülşah is a feminine name and it may refer to: Gülşah Hatun (died in 1487), a concubine of Mehmed II of the Ottoman Empire Gülşah Akkaya (born 1977), Turkish basketballer Gülşah Düzgün (born 1995), Turkish Paralympian goalball player Gülşah Gümüşay (born…
GülşenگلشنGülşen is a Turkish given name for females (originally from Persian Golshan/گلشن, means place of flowers). People named Gülşen include:
GünseliGünseli, Günsel or Günsili is a Turkish given name for females. The name is produced by using two Turkish words: gün (day, sun) and sili (beautiful, clean, virgin).
GüzinGüzin is a Turkish given name for females. People named Güzin include: Güzin Dino (1910–2013), Turkish literary scholar, linguist, translator and writer Güzin Müjde Karakaşlı (born 1991), Turkish carom billiard player

Turkish girl names starting with H

HaleHale is a unisex given name. Notable people with the name include:
HalideHalide is a feminine Turkish given name. Notable people with the name include:
HandanخندانHandan is a Turkish name. It is the Turkish pronunciation of the Persian word خندان (Khandān) which means "laughing and happy" Notable people with the name include: Handan Sultan (died 1605), concubine of Ottoman Sultan Mehmed III, mother and Valide Sultan of…
HandeخندهHande (from Persian خنده, meaning laugh, or laughter) is a common feminine Turkish given name.
HanifeHanife is a female name of Turkish origin. It is the Turkish form of the Arabic name Hanifa, the feminine form of Hanif, which means "bend" (to the right religion).
HarikaHarika is a female given name of Arabic origin, meaning wonderful, excellent or beautiful. It is used in Turkey, and also in India.
HasibeHasibe is a Turkish female given name. Notable people with the name include: Hasibe Çerko (born 1971), Turkish author Hasibe Eren (born 1975), Turkish actress Hasibe Erkoç (living), Turkish boxer
HasretHasret is a Turkish given name which is used for both female and male. People with the name include:
HaticeHatice (also Hadice, Hatçe) is an Arabic-origin Turkish feminine given name and Turkish variant of Khadija. It means trust worthy, highly respected and early born baby girl.
HavvaحواHavva (حوا) is the Arabic and Turkish form of Eve, the first woman in Abrahamic religions. It is derived from Arabic Hawa (حواء), which in turn is loaned from Biblical Hebrew Chawwah (חוה).
HayalHayal is a feminine given name of Turkish origin. In Turkish, the word "hayal" means "dream".
HayatHayat or Hayet is an Arabic word which means "life".
HazalHazal is a Turkish female given name that means dried tree leaves and autumn flower.
HazanχHazan is a given name and surname. In Turkish, it is a female given name that means "autumn"; derived from the Persian word "χazān" or "khazan." It can also be a Jewish surname, derived from the occupation of hazzan.
HilalHilal is a given name. People with the name include:
HumaHuma or HUMA may refer to:
HülyaHülya is a feminine Turkish given name. The name means "daydream" in Turkish.

Turkish girl names starting with I

IlkeIlke or İlke is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Ilke Arslan, Turkish American microscopist Ilke Gers (born 1981), visual artist, former professional tennis player from New Zealand İlke Özyüksel (born 1997), Turkish modern pentathlete Ilke…
IrmakIrmak is a unisex Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Irmak" means "river".
IşılIşıl is a feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Işıl" means "Shining", "Sparkling", "Bright", "Brilliant".
IşılayIşılay (IPA: [ɯˈʃɯlaj]) is a Turkish surname and female given name formed by the combination of the Turkish words ışıl ("brilliant; sparkling, shining, radiant") and ay ("moon") – thus literally meaning "sparkling moon" – and may refer to: Işılay Saygın…
IşınIşın is a common Turkish given name. In Turkish, Işın means "beam (of light)", "ray (of light)", and "gleam".

Turkish girl names starting with J

JaleژالهJale (also spelled Jaleh, or Zhaleh, Persian: ژاله) is a common given name and surname of Persian origin, used in Iran and Turkey, meaning hail stone. The name Jale can also translate to "dew" or "dewdrop".

Turkish girl names starting with K

KaderKader may refer to: Kader (film), a 2006 Turkish drama film Kader Group, a toy manufacturer of Hong Kong Kader Factory for Developed Industries, a defence manufacturer of Egypt
KadriyeKadriye is a Turkish given name. Notable people with the name include: Kadriye Aksoy (born 1999), Turkish freestyle sport wrestler Kadriye Gökçek, Turkish football referee Kadria Hussein (1888–1955), Egyptian royal and writer Kadriye Nurmambet (born 1933),…
KarsuKarsu is a Turkish feminine given name that means "snow-broth." Notable names with the name include: Karsu, Turkish-Dutch singer Karsu, Altınözü, neighbourhood of Hatay Province
KezbanKezban is a Turkish feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Kezban Çağla Ateş (born 1988), Turkish volleyball player Kezban Tağ (born 1993), Turkish football player
KoncaKonca may refer to:
KubraKubra or Kübra may refer to:

Turkish girl names starting with L

LaleLale or Laleh may refer to:
LaraLara is a feminine given name or a surname in several languages. It can be used as a short form of the name Larissa.
LatifeLatife is a Turkish feminine given name derived from the name Latifa. Notable people with the name include: Latife Tekin (born 1957), Turkish writer Latife Uşaki (1898–1975), wife of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
LinaLina ( LEE-nə) is a feminine given name with many origins in different nations. It's largely the short form of a variety of names ending in -lina including Adelina, Angelina, Carmelina, Carolina, Catalina, Emelina, Evangelina, Evelina, Karolina, Italina,…
LütfiyeLütfiye, Lutfiya, or Lotfia is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. It is also a Turkish feminine given name.

Turkish girl names starting with M

MadihaمديحةMadiha, also spelled Mediha, Madeeha, or Madhiha, (Arabic: مديحة) is a female given name meaning “praiseworthy.” The origin of the name is Arabic. Notable people with the name are as follows:
MebrureﻣﺒﺮﻭﺭﻩMebrure (Arabic: ﻣﺒﺮﻭﺭﻩ)) is an adjective of Arabic origin. It is used as a feminine given name in Turkey and means "good, praised, admired, auspicious, acceptable." Notable people with the name include: Mebrure Aksoley (1902–1984), Turkish educator and…
MehtabMehtab is a unisex given name and surname of Persian origin. Notable people with the name include:
MehtapMehtap is a Turkish female given name of Persian origin meaning moonlight or full moon. It may refer to: Mehtap TV, television station in Turkey
MelekMelek may refer to:
MelihaMeliha is a female Turkish given name of Arabic origin, meaning "beautiful", "graceful", and "elegant". Its male equivalent is Melih.
MelikeMelike is a Turkish female given name, and it means queen. People named Melike include the following: Melike Bakırcıoğlu, Turkish basketball player Melike Günal (born 1998), Turkish weightlifter Melike Kasapoğlu (born 2004), Turkish handballer Melike Mama…
MelisMelis is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:
MelisaMelisa is a common feminine Turkish given name.
MeltemMeltem is a Turkish given name for females. It derives from the Turkish word for the strong, dry, north winds of the Aegean Sea.
MeralMeral is a common Turkish given name that means female deer. It is Turkish variant of Maral.
MercanMercan is a Turkish word meaning "coral". It is a Turkish given name for females as well as a surname, and may refer to:
MerveMerve is a feminine given name of Turkish origin. It originates from the Arabic feminine name Marwa.
MeryemMeryem is a feminine Turkish given name. It is the Turkish form of Maryam, and is the name used in Turkey to refer to Mary, the mother of Jesus.
MineMine is a Turkish female given name that means enamel and may refer to: Mine Ercan (born 1978), Turkish women's wheelchair basketball player Mine Teber, Turkish film and TV actress. Mine Tugay, Turkish theatre, TV series and cinema actor.
MirayMiray is a Turkish female given name. According to the Turkish Language Institute (Türk Dil Kurumu) Miray is a Turkish name created from the Persian root Mir and Turkish root Ay.
MuazzezMuazzez is a Turkish given name for females. People named Muazzez include: Muazzez Abacı (1947–2025), Turkish singer Muazzez İlmiye Çığ (1914–2024), Turkish archaeologist Muazzez Ersoy (born 1958), Turkish classical and folk singer Hatice Muazzez Sultan…
MügeMüge is a feminine Turkish given name referring to the lily of the valley flower. The word 'müge' is believed to be derived from the French word 'muguet', which also means lily of the valley.
MüjdeMüjde is a feminine Turkish given name meaning 'good news' or 'glad tidings' in Turkish.

Turkish girl names starting with N

NadiaНадіяNadia is a female name. Variations include Nadja, Nadya, Nadine, Nadiya, and Nadiia.
NagehanNagehan, aka Nagihan, is a Turkish feminine given name. People named "Nagehan" include:
Nalan納蘭氏Nalan may refer to: Nalan Kaygın (born 1993), Turkish female deaf badminton player Nalan Ramazanoğlu (born 1980), Turkish basketball player Nalan (singer) (Nalan Tokyürek), Turkish singer Nara clan, also known as Nalan clan (納蘭氏), a Jurchen and Manchu clan…
NarimanنریمانNariman (also spelled Narriman, Nareeman, Neriman, Nəriman) is a given name and surname of Persian origin (Persian: نریمان Narīmān). It has roots traced to the Persian epic, Shahnameh, written by Ferdowsi.
NasrinنسرينNasrin (translit. "nisriyn/ nisrīn"; Nesrin, Nesrine, Nazreen, or Nasreen; Persian: نسرين) is a feminine given name in Persian, meaning "wild rose".
NazanNazan is a Turkish feminine given name and may refer to: Nazan Akın (born 1983), Turkish Paralympic judoka Nazan Bekiroğlu (born 1957), Turkish novelist Nazan Bulut (born 1973), Turkish women's footballer and teacher Nazan Eckes (born 1976), Turkish-German…
NazlıNazlı is a common feminine Turkish given name. It means "delicate" or "gracious" in Turkish.
NebahatNebahat or Nabahat is a feminine Turkish given name of Arabic origin meaning awakened or honor.
NeclaNecla is a Turkish feminine given name. People named Necla include: Necla Akdoğan (born 1971), Turkish women's footballer, referee and manager Necla Güngör (born 1981), Turkish football manager Necla Kelek (born 1957), Turkish-German feminist and social…
NehirنهرNehir is a Turkish female given name and surname that means river; derived from the Arabic word "nehr" (نهر). Nehir, meaning stream, river, is also a Turkish feminine given name.
NerminنرمينNermin, Narmin, or Nermine (نرمين or نەرمین) is a Persian feminine given name (in French also transcribed as Nermine). It means softness, delicate and it is used to describe kindness.
NeslihanNeslihan is a Turkish feminine given name, derived from Nesil (“lineage”, “generation”) and Han (“ruler”, “leader”, lit. “khan”), that means “noble”.
NevinNevin may refer to:
NeziheNezihe is a Turkish given name for females. It is also used as a surname.
NeşeNeşe is a common Turkish given name. In Turkish, neşe means "joy", "happiness", or "cheerfulness", representing a state of positive emotion and lively spirit.
NihalNihal or Nahal is an Asian given name that may refer to the following notable people: Nihal Arthanayake, English radio and TV presenter known as DJ Nihal Nihal Atsız, Turkish writer Nihal Bhareti, Sri Lankan radio personality Nihal Güres, Turkish artist Nihal…
NihanنهانNihan (Persian: نهان) is a Turkish female given name of Persian origin that means secret, hidden.
NilNil is a unisex given name. Notable people with the name include: Nil Burak (born 1948), Turkish Cypriot pop singer and actress August Emil Fieldorf ("Nil"; 1895–1953), Polish brigadier general Nil Filatov (1847–1902), Russian pediatric Nil Hilevich…
NilayNilay is a female given name of Turkish origin. Ay means moon and Nil means the river Nile in Turkish language.
NilgünنیلگونNilgün is a Turkish feminine given name derived from the Persian word nilgun (نیلگون) meaning "indigo", "navy blue", "dark blue", "ultramarine".
NilüferنیلوفرNilüfer is the Turkish word for "water lily", also means Precious from Persian nîlûfar (نیلوفر), which is ultimately derived from the Sanskrit word for the blue lotus nīḷōtpaḷa (नीळोत्पळ). It is a popular feminine given name in Turkey.
NuranنورانNuran (also Romanized as Nouran, Nooran, Noran, Nuraan, Noraan, Nooraan, and Nourane, Arabic and Persian: نوران) may refer to:
NurayNuray is a feminine given name of Turkish origin meaning "bright moon." It is among the most popular names given to baby girls in Azerbaijan in 2007.
NurcanNurcan is a Turkish feminine given name. Notable people with the name include:
NurgülNurgül is a feminine Turkish given name. It is a compound of the words "nur" meaning light and "gül" meaning rose in Turkish.
NurselNursel or Nurseli is a Turkish feminine given name. It is the combination of the words nur (light) and sili (beautiful, clean, virgin) and it means beautiful light Notable people with the name include:

Turkish girl names starting with O

OyaOya is a common feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Oya" means "lace", "Irish lace", and/or "lagestromia indica".
OylumOylum is a common feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Oylum" means "volume" "dimension", and/or "depth".

Turkish girl names starting with P

PelinPelin may refer to:
PerihanPerihan is a Turkish female name from Persian origin. Perihan is combined of Persian and Turkish words: peri, which literally means fairy and generally refers to a beautiful young woman, and han, which means queen in Turkish.
PervinPervin is a given name. From the original Persian "Parvin".
PetraπέτραPetra is a feminine given name. It is a feminine form of Peter, which is derived from the Greek word "πέτρα" (pronounced [ˈpetra]) meaning "stone, rock".
PınarPınar is a common feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Pınar" means "Spring" (of water), and/or "Fountain".

Turkish girl names starting with R

RemziyeRemziye is a Turkish feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Remziye Bakır (born 1997), Turkish footballer Remziye Hisar (1902–1992), Turkish academic and chemist Remziye Sıvacı (born 1965), Turkish politician Remziye Tarsinova, Soviet and…
RümeysaرميثةRümeysa, or Rumeysa, is a feminine given name, the Turkish form of Arabic Rumaythah (رُمَيْثَة) – the name of two companions of Muhammad – or Rumaysah (رُمَيْسَة), with several meanings. Notable people with the name include: Rumeysa Aredba (c.

Turkish girl names starting with S

SabaSaba or Sabaa is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. Notable people with the name include:
SabahatSabahat is a feminine Turkish given name of Arabic origin meaning beauty, grace and handsomeness.
SabihaصبيحةSabiha is an Arabic word (صبيحة) meaning "Morning" and a female given name. Notable people with the name include:
SabriyeSabriye is a feminine Turkish given name. Notable people with the name include: Sabriye Gönülkırmaz (born 1994), Turkish volleyball player Sabriye Şengül (born 1988), Turkish boxer, kickboxer and mixed martial artist Sabriye Tenberken (born 1970), German…
SafiyeSafiye is a Turkish feminine given name, a variant of the Arabic name Safiya. People named Safiye include: Safiye Ali (1891–1952), Turkish physician Safiye Ayla (1907–1998), Turkish singer Safiye Erol (1902–1964), Turkish novelist Safiye Sarıtürk Temizdemir…
SaharسحرSahar (Arabic: سحر) is either a feminine given name of common throughout the Persian-speaking and Arabic-Speaking.
SalihaصلحةSaliha, Saleha, or Salihe (Arabic: صَلْحَة), is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. Notable people with the name include:
SanemSanem may refer to:
ScheherazadeScheherazade is a major character and the storyteller in One Thousand and One Nights. Scheherazade, Shéhérazade, or variants, may also refer to:
SedaSeda or SEDA may refer to:
SeldaSelda is a Turkish feminine given name.
SelenSelen is a feminine Turkish given name and a surname. It means "the sound of flowing water" or "a peaceful flow" in Turkish.
SelinSelin is a Turkish feminine given name. In Turkish, it commonly means "flowing water, "stream," or "torrent." The name evokes imagery of grace, purity, and continuity, symbolizing natural beauty and vitality.
SelmaSelma is a feminine name of ambiguous origin. It could be a form of Selima, which in turn is a name first recorded in a poem by Thomas Gray (died 1771).
SelvaSelva is a unisex given name. People with the name include: Selva (actor), Indian film actor Selva (director), Indian director Selva Almada (born 1973), Argentine writer Selva Casal (1927–2020), Uruguayan poet Selva Erdener, Turkish operatic soprano singer…
SelviSelvi may refer to:
SemihaSemiha is a Turkish female given name and may refer to:
SemraSemra is a given name of Turkish origin. Notable people with the name include:
SerapSerap is a common Turkish given name. In Turkish, the word serap refers to an optical illusion, commonly known as a "mirage".
SerenSeren is a given name in Welsh, and both a given name and surname in Turkish. In Welsh, it is a female and male name meaning "star".
SerenaySerenay is a Turkish feminine name. Notable people with the name include: Serenay Aktaş (born 1993), Turkish former women's footballer, and television and film actress Serenay Öziri (born 1994), Turkish women's footballer Serenay Sarıkaya (born 1992), Turkish…
SerpilSerpil is a common feminine Turkish given name. Notable people with the name include:
SerraSerra is a Turkish feminine given name. People with the name include:
SevdaSevda is a Turkish given name. In Turkish, it means "deep and big love." Notable people with the name include: Sevda Alakbarzadeh (born 1977), Azerbaijani singer Sevda Altunoluk (born 1994), Turkish goalball player Sevda Alizadeh (born 1987), Iranian-Dutch…
SevgiSevgi is a common feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Sevgi" means "Love".
SevilSevil is a common female Turkish and Azerbaijani given name. "Sevil" derives from "sev".
SevilaySevilay is a Turkish feminine given name. It is a compound word: Sevil (be loved) and Ay (Moon).
SevimSevim is a common feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Sevim" means my love, charm and/or appeal.
SevinSevin is a common feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Sevin" means "Love!" and/or "Rejoice!".
SevinçSevinç is a common last name Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Sevinç" means "joy", "happiness" or "glee".
SeyranSeyran is a given name of Arabic origin that means "travel". Notable people with the name include: Seyran Ates (born 1963), German lawyer Seyran Ohanyan (born 1962), Armenian general Seyran Osipov (1961–2008), Russian footballer Seyran Saroyan (1967–2022),…
SezenSezen (Turkish pronunciation: [seˈzen]) is a Turkish given name and surname. Notable people with the name include: Melis Sezen (born 1997), Turkish actress Merih Sezen (1919–2011), Turkish Olympic fencer Sezen Aksu (born 1954), Turkish pop music singer,…
SeçilSeçil is a feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, it means "chosen" or "selected".
SeçkinSeçkin (IPA: [ˈsetʃkin], literally "distinguished", "exclusive", "outstanding") or Seckin is a Turkish male given name, female given name and surname and may refer to:
ShaimaaشيماءShaimaa (Arabic: شيماء) is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. Shayma was the name of Prophet Muhammad's (c.
SibelSibel is a female Turkish given name that is the Turkish spelling of the Anatolian mother goddess, Cybele, symbol and protector of abundance.
SimgeSimge is a Turkish given name for females, meaning symbol. Notable people with the name include: Simge Küçükyavuz, Turkish-American industrial engineer Simge Sağın (born 1981), Turkish singer Simge Selçuk (born 1975), Turkish actress Simge Şebnem Aköz (born…
SinemSinem is a Turkish feminine given name, from Persian "sine"+ Turkish first person pronoun "m"; meaning “my heart”, “my chest”, “darling”.
SolmazSolmaz is a feminine given name and a Turkish surname. Notable people with the name include:
SongülSongül is a Turkish given name for females. "Son+gül" literally means "last rose".
SudeSude is a feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, it means "pure" or "blessed water".
SumruSumru is an Arabic-origin word which refers to the highest part of something; peak or summit.
SunaSuna is a feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, it means drake, tall, beautiful and elegant.
SuzanSuzan is a variant spelling of the feminine given name Susan. Notable people with the name include: Peri Suzan Özkum (born 1959), Turkish-American paediatrician and former diver Suzan Najm Aldeen (born 1973), Syrian actress Suzan Anbeh (born 1970), German…
SümeyyeSümeyye is a common feminine Turkish given name. Notable people with the name include: Sümeyye Aydoğan (born 1999), Turkish actress, singer and model Sümeyye Boyacı (born 2003), Turkish Paralympic swimmer Sümeyye Boz (born 1985), Turkish anthropologist,…
SüyümbikeSüyümbike is a common Turkish given name. The name is produced by using two Turkish words: Süyüm and Büke (origin of Bike).
SılaSıla (səh-LAH, Turkish pronunciation: [sɯˈɫɑ]) is a Turkish feminine name. It has a meaning of "reunite with relatives and loved ones who live in the birthplace/hometown".

Turkish girl names starting with T

TilbeTilbe is a feminine Turkish given name of Turkish origin which is also used as a surname. In Turkish, Tilbe means "alert, meticulous".
TomrisTomris, Tomiris or Tamiris is a Massagetae female name used in Azerbaijan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. The name is a modern derivation of Tomyris, an ancient Massagetae queen from Central Asia.
TubaطوبىTuba (also Anglicised as Tooba, Touba, or less frequently Toba; Arabic: طُوبَى, romanized: Ṭūbā, lit. 'blessedness') is a female name of Arabic origin.
TuğçeTuğçe (pronounced [ˈtuːtʃe]) is a common feminine Turkish given name. The name is a diminutive of tuğ "kind of crown that is worn by Turkish kings in ancient ages", a type of rank insignia or field ensign used in the Ottoman army.
TülayTülay is a common feminine Turkish given name. It means dream-moon or moon halo.
TülinTülin is a common feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Tülin" means "Halo around the moon".
TürkanTürkan is a Turkish female given name that means princess and title of nobility.

Turkish girl names starting with U

UtkuUtku is a Turkish given name for females and (mostly) males; it means 'victory'. People named Utku include:

Turkish girl names starting with V

VahideVahide is a feminine given name and a feminine derivative of the Persian origin name Vahid.

Turkish girl names starting with Y

YaprakYaprak is a common feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Yaprak" means "leaf".
YaseminYasemin is a 1988 German-language film. Yasemin may also refer to:
YasminیاسمنYasmin is a feminine given name of Persian origin (یاسمن), sometimes also used as a surname. Notable people with the name include:
YektaYekta is originally a Persian female given name meaning 'the only one'. It is also used in Turkish as a given name (mostly) for males.
YeldaYelda or Yalda might refer to the Yaldā Night holiday. Yelda and Yalda is also a surname and a female given name.
YelizYeliz is a common feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Yeliz" means "beautiful", "luminous", "brightly", and/or "spacious".
YeşimYeşim is a feminine Turkish given name and means "Jade" in the Turkish language.
YoncaYonca is a common feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Yonca" means "clover".

Turkish girl names starting with Z

ZekiyeZekiye is a Turkish given name for females. Notable people with the name include: Zekiye Keskin Şatır (born 1976), Turkish archer Zekiye Sultan (1872–1950), Ottoman princess
ZelihaZeliha is a Turkish feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Zeliha Ağrıs (born 1998), Turkish taekwondo practitioner Zeliha Kendir (born 2001), Turkish hockey player Zeliha Atıcıoğlu (born 1963), Azerbaijani sport shooter Zeliha Şimşek…
ZerrinزرینZerrin is a Turkish feminine given name which, etymologically, comes from Persian (زرین, "Zarrin", lit. 'golden').
ZeynepZeynep is the Turkish form of the Arabic female given name Zaynab. Zeynep means "precious rock, precious gem" and may refer to:
ZuhalZuhal is a given name, derived from the Arabic and Persian name for Saturn. Notable people with the name include: Zuhal Demir (born 1980), Belgian lawyer and politician Zuhal Olcay (born 1957), Turkish actress Zuhal Sultan (born 1991), Iraqi pianist
ZümraZümra is a Turkish language feminine given name meaning emerald. It was among the ten most popular names for newborn girls in Turkey in 2021.

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İdilİdil is a feminine Turkish given name and a feminine Somali given name. İdil means “pure and sincere love”.
İlaydaİlayda is originally from Germany [from the name Adelaide] but also used as a common Turkish given name. It is commonly interpreted as meaning "water fairy" or "goddess of water" in Turkish mythology and folk usage.
İpekİpek is a common feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "İpek" means "Silk".
İremİrem is a feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "İrem" means "paradise garden".
İsenbikeİsenbike is a Turkish given name. It comprises İsen and Büke (origin of Bike).
İzelİzel is a rare feminine Turkish given name. In Nahuatl, Izel means "only one", "unique".
ÇağlaÇağla is a Turkish female given name. Notable people with the name include: Çağla Akalın (born 1990), Turkish actress, model, columnist, singer and human rights activist Çağla Akın (born 1995), Turkish volleyball player Çağla Baş (born 1992), Turkish…
ÇiğdemÇiğdem is a common feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Çiğdem" means "crocus", "colchicum", and/or "meadow saffron".
ÖyküÖykü (Turkish pronunciation: [øj.ˈcy]) is a feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "öykü" means "story".
ÖzgeÖzge is a common female Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Özge" means "Different", "Distinct", "Unique", "Ablude", and/or "Daredevil".
ÖzgüÖzgü is a common Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Özgü" means "holly".
ÖzgülÖzgül is a common feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Özgül" means "specific".
ÖzlemÖzlem is a common feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Özlem" means yearning and missing.
ÖznurÖznur is a Turkish female given name. Notable people with the name include: Öznur Cüre (born 1997), Turkish Paralympic archer Öznur Kızıl (born 1991), Turkish wushu practitioner Öznur Polat (born 1987), Turkish curler and curling coach Öznur Serçeler (born…
ŞaziyeŞaziye is a Turkish female given name. People named Şaziye include:
ŞebnemشبنمŞebnem also spelled as Shebnem is a Turkish name (from Persian: شبنم Shabnam) meaning dew. It is very popular in Iran, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Turkey, and Azerbaijan.
ŞenayŞenay is a feminine Turkish given name. Notable people with the name include: Şenay Duzcu, Turkish-German stand-up comedian Şenay Gürler (born 1966), Turkish actress Şenay Özdemir (born 1969), Turkish-Dutch television presenter, journalist and women's rights…
ŞengülشنگولŞengül is a Turkish surname, that could be also use as female given name. Translates to "happy rose" or "joyful flower" in Turkish, derived from Persian word شنگول (shangūl) meaning merry, cheerful; "şen" meaning joyful or happy, and "gül" meaning rose.
ŞerminŞermin is a feminine Turkish given name. It may refer to: Şermin Langhoff (born 1969), Turkish-German theater producer and theater director Sermin Özürküt (born 1949), Turkish-Swedish politician
ŞevvalŞevval (Turkish pronunciation: [ʃevˈvaɫ]) is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Şevval Alpavut (born 1998), Turkish footballer Şevval İlayda Tarhan (born 2000), Turkish sports shooter Şevval Sam (born 1973), Turkish singer and actress Yonca…
ŞirinŞirin is a Turkish form of the Persian name Sherine. Notable people with the name include:
ŞükriyeŞükriye , meaning "grateful";, is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Şükriye Dikmen ((1918–2000), Turkish painter Şükriye Sultan (1906–1972), Ottoman princess Şükriye Yılmaz (born 2001), Turkish armwrestler

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How many Turkish girl names are in this list?

This list has 310 Turkish girl names, from Ada to Şükriye, and 44 of them include the native spelling. Every entry comes with its meaning or origin, sourced from Wikipedia.

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