Turkey girl names · with full meanings
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Turkish Girl Names With Anatolian Beauty

Bring the warmth of Turkey home. Discover Turkish girl names rooted in Ottoman heritage, Anatolian tradition, and Bosphorus culture — from Istanbul classics to modern Aegean favorites. Every name includes its full meaning, origin, and the story behind it.

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A
15 of 21 names
Alara
Armenian / Persian / Turkish · Water fairy
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Alizeh
Persian · Wind
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Anahita
Persian · Goddess of Wisdom and Fertility
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Arshiya
Urdu / Arabic / Persian · Throne
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Arya
Sanskrit / Indian / Persian · Noble; air/song
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Arzu
Turkish / Uyghur · Desire or wish.
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Asli
Turkish · Sincere
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Ayda
Arabic / Turkish · Returning visitor; moon
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Ayla
Hebrew / Turkish · Oak tree, halo, moonlight
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Aylin
Turkish · Of the moon
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Aysel
Turkish / Azerbaijani · Moon Stream
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Azadeh
Arabic / Persian · "Free spirit."
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Azana
Arabic / Persian · No specific meaning found.
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Azani
Arabic / Persian · Powerful and noble king.
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Azania
Arabic / Persian · Simplistic: Name of African region. Formal: African region or fictional.
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8 of 8 names
Bahar
Kurdish / Persian / Turkish · Spring
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Baraa
Arabic / Persian · Excellence, virtuous, noble, superior, outstanding.
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Barbaraann
Arabic / Persian · Feminine name meaning foreign or strange.
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Batool
Arabic / Persian · Devoted, pure, chaste, untouched.
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Batoul
Arabic / Persian · Pure, innocent, virgin, chaste, noble.
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Berna
Turkish · Young Woman
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Beyza
Arabic / Turkish · White
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Bora
Korean / Turkish · Of Purple Color
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5 of 5 names
Caymen
Arabic / Persian · Caymen: Reptile in the Cayman Islands.
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Cazandra
Arabic / Persian · Pure, shining, bright, dawn, princess.
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Cennet
Turkish · Paradise, heaven
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Ceren
Turkish · Baby Gazelle
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Cy
Persian / Greek · Sun, far-sighted, throne
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D
7 of 7 names
Dazani
Arabic / Persian · Unknown or no meaning found.
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Delara
Persian · Beautiful; shining; graceful; tender.
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Deniz
Turkish · From The Sea
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Derin
Turkish · Deep, profound
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Derya
Turkish · From The Ocean
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Dilara
Turkish · Adorning the heart
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Duru
Turkish · Clear, lucid
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11 of 11 names
Ece
Turkish · The Queen
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Eda
English / Turkish · Wealthy, well-mannered
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Efe
Turkish · Brave, older brother
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Eiman
Arabic / Persian · Belief, faith, honesty, trust.
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Ekin
Turkish · Crop
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Elham
Persian · Inspiration, dream, revelation, intuition, temptation.
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Emine
Turkish · Truthful
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Esma
Bosnian / Turkish · Supreme
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Esmeray
Turkish · Dark moon
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Esra
Turkish · Travel at night
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Esta
English / Persian · Star-like
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F
15 of 16 names
Fardowsa
Arabic / Persian · Paradise or highest garden.
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Fareeda
Arabic / Persian · Unique and precious gemstone.
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Fareedah
Arabic / Persian · Unique, independent, precious, rare, elegant
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Farheen
Arabic / Persian · Joyful, happy, cheerful, delighted.
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Farhiya
Arabic / Persian · Joyful; full of happiness.
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Faryal
Arabic / Persian · Beautiful, elegant, stylish, precious, charming.
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Fatemah
Persian · "Captivating woman, noble one."
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Fathima
Arabic / Persian · Fathima means "daughter of the prophet."
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Fatiha
Arabic / Persian · "Opening" or "commencement"
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Fatim
Arabic / Persian · Arabic feminine name meaning "captivating."
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Fatimata
Arabic / Persian · "Daughter of the Prophet Muhammad."
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Fatimatou
Arabic / Persian · "Child of the Prophet Muhammad"
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Fatimazahra
Arabic / Persian · Daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.
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Fatime
Arabic / Persian · Faithful, virtuous, noble woman.
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Fatma
Arabic / Azerbaijani / Turkish · Arabic name meaning "daughter of Muhammad".
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3 of 3 names
Gelsey
Persian · Flower
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Ghadeer
Arabic / Persian · "Stream" or "small river."
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Ghazal
Arabic / Persian · Poetic form in Persian literature.
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H
15 of 24 names
Hadeel
Arabic / Persian · Gentle, fragrance, calm, peace.
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Hadicha
Arabic / Persian · "Gift of God; appreciative woman."
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Hajer
Arabic / Persian · Noble, dignified, admired, respected.
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Haleema
Arabic / Persian · "Gentle, generous, compassionate, nursing."
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Haleemah
Arabic / Persian · The meaning of 'Haleemah': Gentle, kind-natured, merciful.
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Haneefah
Arabic / Persian · Believer, true to faith.
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Haneen
Arabic / Persian · Longing, desire, affection, yearning.
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Harika
Turkish · A miracle, beautiful
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Harsimran
Arabic / Persian · God's beloved, prosperity and peace.
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Hasana
Arabic / Persian · Good; virtuous; beautiful; kind.
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Hasina
Arabic / Persian · Virtuous, kind, noble, beautiful.
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Hawra
Arabic / Persian · Whiteness or fair-skinned.
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Hawraa
Arabic / Persian · Gorgeous or enchanting in Arabic.
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Hazal
Turkish · Autumn leaves
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Hettie
English / Persian · Star-like
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8 of 8 names
Ikhlas
Arabic / Persian · Sincerity, purity, devotion, loyalty
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Ikram
Arabic / Persian · Noble, honorable, respected, generous, hospitality.
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Imane
Arabic / Persian · Belief; Faith; Trust; Covenant.
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Imanie
Arabic / Persian · Faith in Swahili.
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Imanii
Arabic / Persian · Faithful, trustworthy, confident, inspirational, visionary.
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Imanni
Arabic / Persian · Faithful, reliable, trustworthy, true.
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Intisar
Arabic / Persian · Triumph; victory; success.
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Ishrat
Arabic / Persian · Joy or pleasure.
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J
15 of 23 names
Jahan
Iranian / Persian · Universe, World
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Jaleh
Persian · Beautiful, radiant, glorious, noble, enlightened
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Jamilah
Arabic / Persian · "Beautiful woman with elegance."
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Jamile
Arabic / Persian · Beautiful and elegant.
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Jamilee
Arabic / Persian · Joyful beauty and grace.
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Jamilet
Arabic / Persian · Beautiful, graceful and beloved.
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Jamilette
Arabic / Persian · Beloved beauty or beautiful beloved.
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Jamilex
Arabic / Persian · Beautiful and Graceful Princess.
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Jamilia
Arabic / Persian · Beautiful, elegant, graceful, serene, charming.
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Jamille
Arabic / Persian · Beautiful, strong, victorious, beloved, graceful.
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Jamillia
Arabic / Persian · Beautiful, Graceful, Elegant.
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Jamilya
Arabic / Persian · Beautiful and graceful woman.
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Jamilyn
Arabic / Persian · Blend of Jamie and Lynn.
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Jamira
Arabic / Persian · Beautiful, elegant, strong, thoughtful, brave.
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Jamiracle
Arabic / Persian · Miracle; blessing; wondrous gift.
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15 of 53 names
Kamir
Arabic / Persian · King, ruler, leader | Formal: Noble leader or ruler
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Kamirah
Arabic / Persian · Peaceful, unique, beloved, moonlit, noble.
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Kamirra
Arabic / Persian · Strong, noble, courageous, graceful, unique.
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Kamiryn
Arabic / Persian · Unique, modern variation of Cameron
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Kareema
Arabic / Persian · Generous, noble, gracious, kind.
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Kareemah
Arabic / Persian · Generous, noble, honorable, precious, kind.
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Karime
Arabic / Persian · Generous, noble, noblewoman, precious, respected.
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Katana
Japanese / Persian · Honorable or sword
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Khadeeja
Arabic / Persian · Trustworthy, Pure, Companion, Early Convert.
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Khadejah
Arabic / Persian · Successful, trustworthy, generous, admirable, pioneering
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Khadijah
Arabic / Persian · Prophet's wife, trustworthy, respected, pioneer.
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Khadijatou
Arabic / Persian · "Pure" or "Trustworthy"
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Khadra
Arabic / Persian · "Green, fresh, young, or flourishing."
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Khady
Arabic / Persian · Simple and Formal: Graceful, elegant, paradise, flourishing.
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Khaira
Arabic / Persian · Prosperous, blessed, beautiful, princess-like.
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3 of 3 names
Laleh
Iranian / Persian · Tulip Flower
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Leila
Arabic / Persian · Night, dark as night
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Leyla
Arabic / Persian · Night, dark beauty, dark as night
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6 of 6 names
Mahin
Iranian / Persian · Moon-like
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Mahsa
Persian · Moon, shining, beautiful, elegant.
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Mavi
Turkish · Blue
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Merve
Arabic / Turkish · White stone
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Meryem
Hebrew / Turkish · Beloved, wished-for child
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Miray
Turkish · Shining like the moon
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9 of 9 names
Nargis
Persian · Narcissus flower
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Nasreen
Persian / Urdu · Wild rose
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Nayab
Persian · Rare, unique
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Naz
Turkish · Coy
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Nazanin
Persian · Sweetheart
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Nazli
Arabic / Persian / Turkish · Beautiful, delicate
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Nehir
Turkish · River
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Nil
Turkish · The Nile
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Nuh
Arabic / Turkish · Prophet in the Islamic religion.
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1 of 1 name
Ozlem
Turkish · Yearning
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P
3 of 3 names
Pari
Iranian / Persian · Fairy
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Parisa
Iranian / Persian · Fairy-like
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Peri
Greek / Hebrew / Persian · Mountain dweller; fruit; fairy
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5 of 5 names
Reyhan
Turkish / Uyghur · Fragrant, Sweet Basil, Delicate.
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Roxane
Persian / Greek · Bright, dawn, shining one
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Roxanna
English / Persian · "Roxanna" means "dawn" or "bright."
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Roxie
English / Persian · Star of Magnificence
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Roxy
Persian · Bright, dawn, shining one
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14 of 14 names
Sadira
Persian · Lotus tree
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Sahar
Arabic / Persian · Daybreak
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Sanaz
Iranian / Persian · Graceful, Proud
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Seda
Turkish · Silk. Elegant. Delicate. Graceful. Calm.
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Seren
Turkish / Welsh · Calmness and tranquility; serene.
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Setareh
Persian · Star; heavenly.
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Shabnam
Persian / Urdu · Dew or morning dew.
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Shahnaz
Arabic / Persian · The Ruler's Pride
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Shahrzad
Persian · Persian name meaning "city-born, city-dweller".
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Shereen
Iranian / Persian · Kind and sweet person.
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Shirin
Iranian / Persian · Kind and Sweet
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Sila
Turkish · Sila means "pure love and harmony."
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Suheyla
Turkish · Level, even
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Suri
Hebrew / Persian · Princess / red rose
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1 of 1 name
Tahirih
Persian · The pure one
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Y
4 of 4 names
Yagmur
Turkish · Rain
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Yasamin
Iranian / Persian · Jasmine Flower
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Yasmeen
Arabic / Persian / Urdu · Jasmine flower
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Yasmina
English / Persian · Gracious and precious gift.
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11 of 11 names
Zahra
Arabic / Persian · Radiant
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Zareen
Iranian / Persian · Made of Gold
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Zari
Persian · Golden
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Zarin
Persian · Golden
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Zarina
Persian · A golden vessel
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Zehra
Turkish · Flower, blooming, shining, beautiful saint
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Zeinab
Persian · "Zeinab" means "beauty and grace."
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Zenda
Persian · Sacred
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Zeynep
Turkish · Beauty
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Zoraya
Arabic / Persian · The Pleiades
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Zulay
Chechen / Turkish · Possessing the moon
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Turkey girl names — Questions & answers

Everything you need to know about choosing a Turkey name.

They sit at the crossroads of East and West. Names like Esra (gracious), Selin (water flowing through rocks), Aylin (moon halo), and Defne (laurel) blend Turkish, Arabic, and Persian heritage.
Turkey's top picks include Zeynep, Elif, Defne, Ela, and Asya. Each reflects modern Turkish taste with rooted heritage.
Most are. Ela, Defne, Selin, Zeynep, and Aylin all read clearly. Turkish phonetics are highly consistent — names sound the way they look.
Hatice (after the Prophet's wife Khadija), Fatma (Fatima), Ayşe (Aisha), Rabia, and Sultan (a name commonly given to girls) all carry Ottoman Islamic heritage.
Plenty. Try Ela, Mira, Nil (Nile river), Ada (island), or Defne. Each carries Turkish beauty in just a few syllables.
Aylin means moon halo, Aysel means moonlight, Selin means water flowing through rocks, and Şafak means dawn. Turkish naming loves celestial imagery.
Beautifully. Defne (laurel), Lale (tulip, Turkey's iconic flower), Nil (Nile), Asya (Asia), and Deniz (sea) all draw from the natural world.
Mira, Selin, Ela, Aylin, and Defne have all gained American familiarity — Turkish roots, easy modern fit.
Yes. Sufi mystic poetry and Ottoman literature give us Şehrazad (Scheherazade of 1001 Nights), Gül (rose), Lale (tulip), and Yıldız (star) — all carrying literary depth.
NameHub has a full collection of Turkish girl names organized by meaning, Ottoman heritage, and popularity — every name comes with its full story and authentic pronunciation.