Updated November 2023
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Turkish
"evolution"
The Turkish girls' name Evrim is virtually unknown in the English-speaking world, but can translate easily....and be shortened to the familiar Evie (with a short initial e as in eh-vee) if you want…
Arabic
"turquoise"
Instead of the more obvious Aqua, Turquoise, or Blue, consider this offbeat Arabic name, brought into the American name pool by actress Fairuza Balk (named by her father for the color of her eyes).…
Turkic, Mongol
"iron"
Although Tamerlaine, especially with the addition of an i, feels more feminine than masculine these days and is occasionally used for girls, the original Tamerlane was a fierce Mongol warrior.
"sea"
Derya is a unisex name in its native Turkey, though even there it is far more popular for women than for men. It is related to the Persian name Daria, which also means sea.
Hebrew
"father"
Short form of the Biblical name Abiah or Abijah, meaning "my father is God".
"rain"
A popular nature name in Turkey, where it was in the Top 10 from 2005-2013. Spelt Yağmur in Turkish.
Nergis is a feminine name of Turkish origin derived from the Persian word for 'narcissus' flower. In Turkish culture, the narcissus flower symbolizes rebirth, new beginnings, and good fortune, making…
Turkish variation of Jasmine
"gift from God"
Form of Jasmine commonly used in Turkey.