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Turkish Names for Girls

Updated October 2026

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Ayla
Hebrew or Turkish
"oak tree; halo, moonlight"
Bright, fresh, and sunny, Ayla is a fashionable and exciting international choice for girls. Reminiscent of other trending names such as Layla, Isla, and Ava, Ayla has recently found its place in the…
Aylin
Turkish
"of the moon"
This Turkish name has some of today's most popular sounds: partly like Isla and Ayla with the well-loved -lin ending of Evelyn, Oaklynn, and Brooklynn. Used internationally, it's currently on trend…
Alara
Armenian, Turkish, Persian, Breton
"water fairy; all-powerful ruler; the chosen"
The name of a beautiful water fairy in Turkish mythology, who has the power to grant wishes and mend broken hearts. Also used in Armenia, it is currently a fast rising choice in England and Wales…
Aleyna
Spelling variation of Alana or Elena, Turkish, Arabic
"bright shining light; soft, tender, delicate"
A multicultural choice, Aleyna is a familiar name in Turkey, the UK, the Netherlands, and in France, where it has been on the rise in recent years. In the US, it has been given to a growing number of…
Alya
Arabic
"heavens, highborn, exalted"
Alya is most familiar in the US in its much-more-complicated form Aaliyah, the spelling used by the later singer. The traditional name of the star system Theta Serpentis, Alya is also an established…
Esmeray
Turkish
"dark moon"
Lovers of Esme and Ayla might also like this beautiful Turkish name, with its mysterious, moonstruck meaning. The last syllable sounds like "rye", rather than with ray. A notable bearer was Esmeray…
Aysel
Turkish; Azerbaijani
"moon flood"
A pretty Turkish name popular in the 1980s and 90s, with the wonderfully evocative meaning of "moon flood". Similar in sound to the likes of Isla, Ayla, and Aylin, it can also be written as Aisel.
Kayra
Turkish
"kindness, favor"
While Kayra is more popular for boys in its native Turkey, it is occasionally used for girls too. Ultimately from the Arabic Khayr , it is associated with kindness and charity. Kayra may also be used…
Mavi
Turkish, Spanish
"blue; beloved + victorious"
Mavi is both a gender-neutral Turkish name with a colorful meaning and a Spanish short form of the double name, Maria Victoria. Also the name of a jeans company, it would be pronounced as MAH-vee in…
Esma
Turkish, Bosnian
"supreme"
Turkish and Bosnian form of the Arabic name Asma, with the powerful meaning of "supreme".
Tulip
Flower name, from Persian
"turban"
One of the most unusual flower names, Tulip is cute but tough to pull off as a first. It has some celebrity cred via Charlie Tamara Tulip, twin daughter of Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell. It…
Aynur
Turkish
"moonlight"
Derived from the Turkish ay , meaning "moon," and the Arabic nur , meaning "light", Aynur is familiar in Turkey and a popular choice in Azerbaijan. With its beautiful meaning and blend of popular…
Lale
Turkish from Persian
"tulip"
A floral Turkish name with a lilting sound, Lale appears as Laleh in Persian and as Lalə in Azerbaijani. While Lale is familiar in Turkey, Lalə makes the Top 100 in Azerbaijan. The name is…
Sofya
Russian and Armenian variation of Sophia, Greek
"wisdom"
This spelling of Sophia is primarily used in Russia and Armenia.
Vesa
Finnish, Albanian, "sapling, sprout; dew"
"sapling, sprout; dew"
A unisex nature name much more popular for boys in Finland, with a simple, strong sound. It is also used in Albania as a strictly feminine name, equally connected to nature.
Seda
Turkish
"sound, echo"
Seda is one of those simple-but-exotic names that some sources say is Armenian is origin but that is common in Turkey and nearly unknown in the US. Only five baby girls were named Seda in the US last…
Elanur
Turkish
"hazel light"
Not, as you may be inclined to think, a variation of Eleanor. Elanur is a modern Turkish compound of the names Ela (meaning "hazel") and Nur ("light.")
Sema
Turkish
"sky"
Sema may have hit its peak in its native Turkey in the 1980s, but this simple distinctive name is new in the English-speaking world. Arabic variation Sama ranks in the British Top 1000.
Senia
Variation of Xenia, Sena, or Thana, English, Scandinavian, Turkish
"hospitable, welcoming; praise"
A name that looks simple on the surface but has a variety of complex roots, Senia is often used as an alternative form of Xenia, a Greek name meaning "hospitable, welcoming" or "guest". This spelling…
Ayliz
Turkish
"moon"
Ayliz is a sweet but sharp Turkish name, likely created as an elaboration of the element ay meaning "moon". It may appeal as an alternative to popular Ayla.

Turkish Names for Girls

The names

Ayla

Aylin

Alara

Aleyna

Alya

Esmeray

Aysel

Kayra

Mavi

Esma

Tulip

Aynur

Lale

Sofya

Vesa

Seda

Elanur

Sema

Senia

Ayliz