What are some Turkish baby names inspired by nature?

In Turkish culture, there are numerous baby names that take inspiration from nature. For example, the nature-inspired feminine names include Nuray (meaning bright moon), Acarsu (meaning stream, river, running water), and Irmak (meaning river).

Can Turkish baby names be unisex?

Yes. There are numerous gender-neutral Turkish baby names. They include Aytaç (meaning crown of the moon), Evren (meaning cosmos), Evrim (meaning evolution), Özgür (meaning free), and Yücel (meaning sublime).

What is the meaning behind the Turkish baby name "Emre"?

The Turkish masculine baby name Emre carries the meaning of ‘friend’ or ‘brother.’ This name has historical significance as it was held by the renowned 13th-century Turkish poet Yunus Emre.

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166 Turkish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
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
Ahmed	Boy	Highly praised; Most commendable
Aila	Girl	Noble; Holy; Blessed; Halo; Moonlight; Terebinth tree
Aydin	Boy	Fire; Enlightened; Illuminating; Clear
Ayan	Boy	God's gift; Manifest; Clear; Watchful
Ayleen	Girl	Bright; Shining light; Halo of the moon

Ahmir	Boy	Commander; Prince; Immortal; Boss; Leader; Crown; A sheaf of grain, barley, wheat
Aylah	Girl	Oaktree; Terebinth tree; Gazelle; Moonlight; Halo
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
Aleyna	Girl	To us; Gentle; Soft; Handsome; Little rock
Adina	Girl	Delicate; Noble; Name; Mild; Gentle
Adnan	Boy	Settler
Arya	Boy	Noble; Aryan; Song; Melody
Alara	Girl	Mythological water fairy; Ruler of all

Aslan	Boy	Lion
Aj	Boy	The inventor; Moon; A Pharoah's name
Aylan	Unisex	Openness; Space; Square
Aiza	Girl	Living; Rock; Stone; Golden moon; Visitor; Seat of love; Ravine
Ayda	Girl	From the moon; Returner; To bring back
Azlan	Unisex	Lion
Adah	Girl	Adornment; Ornament; Noble; First-born girl; Island
Arin	Boy	Mountain of strength; Exalted; Ireland; Purified; Dignified
Aayla	Girl	Terebinth tree; Moonlight; Halo; Born of knowledge
Azlynn	Girl	Lion; Vision or dream

Azra	Girl	Virgin; Maiden
Ayce	Unisex	Ambitious; Intelligent; Charismatic
Adem	Boy	Man; To be red; Made from
Arsalan	Boy	Lion; King of jungle; Lion hunter; Fearless; Brave; Gladiator
Aylen	Girl	A clear individual; Happiness; Moon halo
Aziza	Girl	Beloved; Powerful; To be cherished
Aysel	Girl	A stream of moon
Aelin	Girl	Of the moon; Strength; Little girl
Ayaz	Boy	Cool night breeze; A royal breeze
Azlyn	Girl	Lion

Aras	Boy	Eagle; Equal; Balanced
Alp	Boy	Hero; Brave
Alim	Boy	Learned; Expert; Scholar; Servant of the all-knowing
Azim	Boy	Great; Magnificent; Perseverance
Aliyar	Boy	Exalted; High
Ailynn	Girl	Moon halo; Belonging to the moon
Arda	Boy	Marker; Stake; Descendant; Scepter; Bronze
Azir	Unisex	Rent paid for the pasture of a field
Asya	Girl	Resurrection; Defending men; Asia; East
Aysia	Girl	East; Land of the Rising Sun; Living

Aidin	Unisex	Bright; Clear; Little fiery one; Holy light
Ahmet	Boy	Greatly praised; Highly commendable
Amine	Boy	Faithful; Honest; Truthful; Feel safe
Asaf	Boy	Collector; Gatherer
Alihan	Boy	Ruler; Leader; Gift of God
Adley	Boy	Field of heather; God is just
Arkin	Boy	An old and wise man; Venerated; Brilliant
Ata	Boy	Gift; One of the twins; Ancestor; Predecessor; You
Altan	Boy	Golden; Red Dawn
Adal	Boy	Noble; Nobility; Elite; Justice; May you achieve fame

Azrah	Girl	Virgin; Maiden; Support; Help; Protection
Asli	Girl	Genuine; Real; Authentic; Essence; Amber
Ayse	Girl	Living; Alive; Moon-like; Happy
Ayza	Unisex	Returning; Visitor; Moon; Gold
Ayline	Girl	Of the moon; Moon halo
Ajdin	Boy	He who is bright; Clear
Ardan	Boy	Marker; Stake; Descendant; Scepter; Bronze
Aylla	Unisex	Moonlight; Moon halo; Edge of a sword; Terebinth tree
Aysa	Girl	Moon-like; Beautiful; Radiant; Living; Alive
Aseel	Boy	Evening; Nighttime; Noble; Genuine; Pure; Original

Alija	Boy	Lofty; Sublime; To be high
Attila	Boy	Little father
Arkadiusz	Boy	From Arcadia
Ayhan	Boy	King of the moon
Arzu	Girl	Wish; Longing; Hope; Desire
Agha	Boy	Leader; Chief; Ruler; Master
Ajan	Boy	Road; Path; Precession
Azaad	Unisex	Free or liberated
Afra	Girl	Whitish red; Earth-colored; Person from Africa; Thirteenth night of the month; Untrodden ground
Akif	Boy	Devoted; Focussed

Aisen	Unisex	I am in the light; Like the moon
Arkan	Unisex	Pillars; Rope; Tether
Aydian	Unisex	Enlightened; Bright
Azizbek	Boy	Powerful chief
Adnaan	Boy	Heaven; Paradise; Settler
Aisel	Unisex	Moon flood
Arsalaan	Boy	Lion; King of jungle; Lion hunter; Fearless; Brave; Gladiator
Aker	Unisex	Plowed field
Ayten	Girl	Skin shiny like the moon; Moonlike
Alper	Boy	Heroic male; Brave warrior

Asil	Boy	Noble; Evening time; Nighttime; Original; Deep-rooted
Aydeen	Unisex	Bright; Clear
Ayvan	Unisex	Palace; Veranda; Balcony; Portico; Yahweh is gracious
Aelyn	Unisex	Moon halo; One that belongs to the moon
Alanya	Unisex	Dear child
Aslihan	Unisex	Genuine leader
Ayzel	Unisex	One who brings good fortune; Fragrance; Gift from God; Moon flood; Bright moon
Ayen	Unisex	Eye; To see
Aynur	Unisex	Moonlight
Adila	Girl	Fair; Just; Upright; Honest

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Infographic: Popular Turkish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A

When you choose a baby name for your bundle of joy, you want it to reflect a meaningful story while fitting their personality. The perfect name may sound elegant, connect to nature, or represent deep-seated traits your family values. Our infographic below contains a compilation of some Turkish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A, perfect for your little one.

Turkish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A(infographic)

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