🇹🇷 Turkish
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Bekir
بُكَيْر
Bekir is the Turkish spelling of the Arabic boy name Bakr and has the same meaning (new, untouched).
Cemal
كَمَال
Perfection, completion, integrity.
Halil
هُلَيْل
Halil is an Arabic name for boys that means clear, prominent. It also means happy. It also means pouring rain, a rain that falls heavily and continuously.
Osman
عثمان
Tender youth, A nice pen (a literary person), Name of the third Caliph of Islam
Aysun
أيسون
Halo of the moon, moonglow. A combination of Turkish ay (moon) and sun (radiance). One of the most popular Turkish girl names.
Aysel
أيسل
Moonlight stream, like the moon. From Turkish ay (moon) + sel (flowing water). Evokes flowing, gentle beauty.
Aygül
أيغول
Moon rose. From Turkish ay (moon) + gül (rose, from Persian). A poetic name evoking gentle radiant beauty.
Aynur
أينور
Moonlight. From Turkish ay (moon) + Arabic nur (light). Traditionally given to girls born on bright moonlit nights.
Aylin
أيلين
Moon halo, encircled by moonlight. From Turkish ay (moon) + lin (halo). Hugely popular across Turkey and Azerbaijan.
Aysu
أيسو
Moonwater, moon's reflection on water. From Turkish ay (moon) + su (water). A poetic, gentle name.
Aybüke
أيبوكه
Moon princess, wise as the moon. From Turkish ay (moon) + büke (wise woman, princess). Evokes nobility and grace.
Aytac
أيتاج
Moon crown. From Turkish ay (moon) + Persian taç (crown). Evokes a woman radiant like a crown of moonlight.
Yıldız
يلديز
Star. One of the most beloved Turkish girl names, given to girls who shine bright like stars.
Güneş
غونيش
Sun. A direct, powerful Turkish name given to girls who light up their family's life.
Deniz
دينيز
Sea. A unisex Turkish name evoking depth, vastness, and tranquility. One of the most popular modern Turkish names.
Ela
إيلا
Hazel-eyed. Refers to light brown/hazel eyes. A trendy modern Turkish name.
Defne
دفنه
Laurel tree (from Greek daphne). Symbol of victory and honor, as laurel wreaths crowned ancient heroes.
Elif
إليف
The letter Alif (the first Arabic letter). Symbolizes purity, simplicity, and beginnings. Top popular name in Turkey.
Ece
إيجه
Queen, eldest sister. A short, powerful Turkish name very common among young Turkish women.
Sevda
سيفدا
Deep love, passion. From Arabic sawda (the dark passion that grips the heart). Romantic and intense.
Pınar
بينار
Fresh spring of water. Symbolizes purity, generosity, and life flowing forth.
Çağla
تشاغلا
Green unripe almond. A sweet name evoking freshness and youth.
Beren
بيرين
Strong, wise. A trendy modern Turkish name for independent-spirited girls.
Selin
سيلين
Flowing, like a stream. From Turkish sel (flowing water). Evokes vitality and gentle strength.
Lale
لاله
Tulip (from Persian). The Tulip is the national flower of Turkey and a symbol of the Ottoman Empire.
Nehir
نيهير
River (from Arabic). Evokes flow, continuity, and enduring vitality.
Nisan
نيسان
April, spring (from Arabic/Aramaic). Often given to girls born in spring, symbolizing renewal and bloom.
Hira
هيرا
Named after Cave Hira where Prophet Muhammad ﷺ received the first revelation. Carries deep spiritual meaning.
Berra
بيرا
Pious, devoted (from Arabic Barra). Popular Turkish-Islamic name evoking gentle devotion.
Emir
أمير
Turkish form of Arabic Amir — prince, commander. Extremely popular for newborn boys in Turkey.
Eren
إيرين
Saint, the one who has reached spiritual enlightenment. From Turkish ermek (to reach).
Yiğit
ييغيت
Brave young warrior, hero. A treasured traditional Turkish name evoking valor and chivalry.
Mert
ميرت
Honest, brave man (from Persian mard = man). Embodies the qualities of true manhood.
Can
جان
Soul, life (from Persian). Implies someone deeply beloved, as dear as one's own soul.
Berk
بيرك
Lightning. Conveys power, speed, and impact.
Arda
أردا
Banner, symbolic marker. Also the name of a historic river in Turkey. Very popular modern boy name.
Cem
جيم
Gathering, also legendary Persian king Jamshid. Suggests one who brings people together.
Demir
دمير
Iron. Symbolizes strength, hardness, and steadfastness. A powerful modern name.
Aydın
آيدن
Enlightened, bright (from ay = moon). Often associated with intellect and awareness.
Burak
براق
Turkish form of Al-Buraq — the celestial steed Prophet Muhammad ﷺ rode on the Night Journey.
Bora
بورا
Strong northern storm wind. Evokes mighty force and momentum.
Tuna
تونا
The Turkish name for the Danube river. Symbolizes vast depth and flow.
Kuzey
كوزي
North. A modern, evocative name with poetic flavor.
Rabia
رَابعة
Spring, Spring time, The fourth. Rabia Basri, name of a saint who lived in Basrah, Fem. of Rabi.
Seher
سحر
Dawn, Beautiful sunshine of the sun and day
Kazim
كَاظِم
Well tempered, cool, patient
Ilyas
إلياس
A Prophet, the biblical Elias.
Tahsin
تحصين
Adornment, ornament, decoration, embellishment, betterment.