779 Turkish Baby Names From Turkey

Turkish names have European and Asian influences, quite like we see in the culture and architecture of the country. The Turkish language is a part of the Altaic language family and comprises three groups that include Turkic, Mongolic, and Tungusic. Across the vast territories that span from Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean to Siberia and Western China, over 30 different languages are spoken. With time, the Turkish language was influenced by other languages like Arabic, Persian, and French. Despite its unsuitability as being part of a different language family, the Arabic script was adopted for writing. Every Turkish child is given one or in some cases, two first names. Most of the names are gender specific, but if parents want, they can select a unisex name as well. The Turkish naming format closely resembles the Western naming system, where the first name is followed by the family name or surname (1). The first names are often made up of Turkish words that hold specific meanings. With the introduction of the Surname Law in 1934, all the citizens of Turkey were required to adopt an official surname. Married women can carry both their maiden and their spouse’s surname. In earlier times, most Turkish names were patronymics, which means that the baby was given the first name or forename of the father. Turkish people used the Arabic words ‘bin’, which means ‘son of’ or ‘bint’, which means ‘daughter of’ with the given names. For instance, if a child was named Ahmed and his father’s name was Mohammed, he would be called Ahmed bin Mohammed. It is also a common practice in Turkey for people to be addressed by their first name followed by ‘bey’ for men and ‘hanim’ for women respectively (1). In this post, we bring you a collection of Turkish baby names with meanings. In order to make your search a bit simpler, we’ve classified the name according to their gender.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Iris		Girl	Rainbow; Bringer of Joy; Irish flower; Colored part of the eye
Ayla		Girl	Oak tree; Halo; With the moon
Atlas		Boy	To endure; Bearer of the heavens
Ada		Girl	Noble; First-born girl; Island; Adornment; Ornament;
Ali		Boy	Elevated; High; Superior; Noble; Champion
Aylin		Girl	Moon halo; The one that belongs to the moon
Yusuf		Boy	God increases; He will add
Esme		Boy	Esteemed; Love; Supreme
Hamza		Boy	Strong; Steadfast
Leyla		Girl	Night; Daughter of the night
Ahmed		Boy	Highly praised; Most commendable
Emir		Boy	Prince; Commander; Immortal
Musa		Boy	Muse; Son; Deliver
Aila		Girl	Noble; Holy; Blessed; Halo; Moonlight; Terebinth tree
Iyla		Girl	Moonlight; Terebinth tree; Earth; Speech; Island
Zora		Girl	Dawn; Aurora; Hornet; Strength
Dilan		Boy	Heart; Compassionate; Tide; Flow
Damir		Boy	Peace giver; Steel; Iron; Conscience
Mustafa		Boy	The chosen one; Appointed; Preferred
Aydin		Boy	Fire; Enlightened; Illuminating; Clear
Ayan		Boy	God's gift; Manifest; Clear; Watchful
Ayleen		Girl	Bright; Shining light; Halo of the moon
Kaya		Girl	My elder sister; Rock; Resting place; Restoration; Perfume; Reward
Ahmir		Boy	Commander; Prince; Immortal; Boss; Leader; Crown; A sheaf of grain, barley, wheat
Aylah		Girl	Oaktree; Terebinth tree; Gazelle; Moonlight; Halo
Eren		Boy	Saint; Holy person; Affection
Bilal		Boy	The Prophet's person; Calling prayer; Winner; Full moon; Water; Victorious
Ayzal		Unisex	One who brings good fortune; Gift from God; Moon flood; Bright moon
Aida		Girl	Returning; Visitor; Noble; Fire; Moon; Ornament; Happy; Distinguished
Aydan		Boy	One who is born out of fire; The Sun God; From the moon
Tylan		Unisex	Tall
Kenan		Boy	Possession; Humble; Little wolf
Ender		Boy	Brave; Manly; Wood clearing; Very rare
Naila		Girl	Attainer; Successful one
Diya		Girl	Radiance; Light; Lamp; Splendor
Aleyna		Girl	To us; Gentle; Soft; Handsome; Little rock
Demir		Boy	Iron; Iron moon; Young bull
Yasin		Boy	36th chapter of the Quran
Revan		Boy	Flowing; Horse rider
Adina		Girl	Delicate; Noble; Name; Mild; Gentle
Sultan		Boy	He is a King; A Sultan; He rules others
Hafsa		Girl	Female lion cub; Little lioness
Mahir		Boy	Skilled; Expert; Talented
Adnan		Boy	Settler
Arya		Boy	Noble; Aryan; Song; Melody
Safa		Girl	Serenity; Clarity
Alara		Girl	Mythological water fairy; Ruler of all
Naim		Boy	Calm; Happy; Tranquil; At ease; To be contented
Ela		Girl	My God is an oath; Hazel; Earth
Aslan		Boy	Lion
Yunus		Boy	Dove; Peaceful being; God's gift; Accomplishment
Aj		Boy	The inventor; Moon; A Pharoah's name
Aylan		Unisex	Openness; Space; Square
Reyan		Unisex	Fame; Basil
Tahir		Boy	Virtuous; Pure; Chaste
Aiza		Girl	Living; Rock; Stone; Golden moon; Visitor; Seat of love; Ravine
Ayda		Girl	From the moon; Returner; To bring back
Melek		Girl	Angel
Azlan		Unisex	Lion
Ziya		Unisex	Light; Glow
Adah		Girl	Adornment; Ornament; Noble; First-born girl; Island
Elif		Girl	One with a slender body; Shaped like an elif
Muhammed		Boy	Praised; Praiseworthy; Commendable
Zeynep		Girl	Fragrant flowering tree; Beauty; Life of Zeus
Arin		Boy	Mountain of strength; Exalted; Ireland; Purified; Dignified
Izel		Girl	Unique; Delicate; God contends; A river in Russia
Selim		Boy	Safe; Sound; Intact; To be safel; Righteous; True; Perfect; Unblemished; In good health
Aayla		Girl	Terebinth tree; Moonlight; Halo; Born of knowledge
Harun		Boy	Lofty; Exalted
Azlynn		Girl	Lion; Vision or dream
Azra		Girl	Virgin; Maiden
Mikail		Boy	Who is like God
Timur		Boy	Iron; Strong
Ayce		Unisex	Ambitious; Intelligent; Charismatic
Selma		Girl	God's protection; God's helmet; Safe; Beautiful vew; Peace
Nevin		Boy	New; Son of the little saint; Thin man
Adem		Boy	Man; To be red; Made from
Arsalan		Boy	Lion; King of jungle; Lion hunter; Fearless; Brave; Gladiator
Boris		Boy	Snow leopard; Wolf
Aylen		Girl	A clear individual; Happiness; Moon halo
Eldana		Unisex	Country; Society; Wise
Sima		Girl	Limit; Boundary, Frontier; Iinfinite; Treasure; Treasure; Precious; collection of valuable objects; Flat-nosed
Aziza		Girl	Beloved; Powerful; To be cherished
Nihal		Boy	Exuberant; Prosperous; Jubilant; Drink
Evren		Unisex	Universe; Cosmos
Humza		Boy	Steadfast; Strong
Muhsin		Boy	Kind; Beneficent; Helper
Zayde		Girl	Growth and progress; Son; Noble; Born; Elderly man; Grandfather
Aysel		Girl	A stream of moon
Esmeray		Girl	Dark moon
Derin		Unisex	Deep; Profound
Oaks		Boy	Oak tree; Jade; Arrow; Son of Dubhdara'
Emin		Boy	Truthful; Loyal; One who believes in God
Nadir		Boy	Rare; Scarce; Precious
Cennet		Unisex	Paradise, Garden
Kay		Girl	To rejoice; Rock; Cliff; Fiery
Seren		Girl	Star; Baby gazelle; Sky; Clear' Cloudless; Peaceful; Clear; Bright; Fair; Joyous; Calm
Emre		Boy	Friend; Brother
Aelin		Girl	Of the moon; Strength; Little girl
Eyla		Girl	Halo of light around the moon; Oak tree

Infographic: Captivating Turkish Baby Names With Meanings

Turkish baby names originate from the Turkish language but also show the influence of European and Asian languages. These names are intertwined with tradition, history, and diversity, making them truly distinctive in their own way. Dive into the charm of Turkish baby names in this infographic and find the one that suits your baby best.

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