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).

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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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7 Turkish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With L

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Last Updated on Oct 3, 2023

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Leyla	Girl	Night; Daughter of the night
Levent	Unisex	A person from the eastern Mediterranean; Tall; Handsome; Roguish
Liva	Unisex	Protection; Banner
Laleh	Girl	Tulip flower
Lale	Girl	Tulip flower
Latafat	Boy	Elegance; A variant of Lataphat
Lalam	Girl	As beautiful as a tulip flower