Updated October 2026
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Turkish, Persian
"laughter, smile"
Derived from the Persian element khandīdan , Hande is a joyful name, meaning to smile or laugh. A familiar choice in Turkey, Hande is notably borne by actresses Hande Erçel, Hande Soral, and Hande…
Turkish and Azerbaijani
"moon over the River Nile"
Nilay is a celestial feeling name that paints a picture in the mind. Connected to the moon, water, and a place, it combines the Turkish and Azerbaijani name from the River Nile, Nil , with the…
Turkish, Albanian, Arabic
"rare"
Nadire is the Turkish and Albanian form of the Arabic Nadira, a name that appears in the Quran as a word, used to describe the faces of those in Jannah, the final resting place of the righteous.
Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Turkish
"moon commander, moon princess"
Likely made up of ai meaning "moon" and mira from the Arabic amir meaning "commander" or "prince", Aymira is used in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkey, where it entered the Top 100 in a recent year.…
Turkish
"paper marbling"
A colorful and creative Turkish name with a concise and friendly sound, Ebru was a popular choice in Turkey in the 80s. It refers to a form of art known as paper marbling, in which you painted…
"bright soul"
Blending the Arabic nūr with the Persian jān , this spirited and spirited Turkish name may be interpreted to mean "bright soul", "radiant life", or "soul of light". A familiar choice in Azerbaijan…
Judeo-Spanish, Turkish
"hyacinth"
A floral choice with a succinct, unfussy sound, Zimbul is a Judeo-Spanish name, ultimately from the Turkish sümbül . Meaning "hyacinth", other forms include Zimbula and Sumbula.
Floral and bold, Zimbula is a Judeo-Spanish name, ultimately from the Turkish sümbül , referring to the hyacinth flower. Also appearing as Zimbul and Sumbula, it might intrigue fans of Zipporah,…
Bright, bold, and sunny, Sumbula is a Judeo-Spanish name, ultimately from the Turkish sümbül meaning "hyacinth". Alternative forms of the name include Zimbul and Zimbula (pronounced ZEEM-bul and…
Kyrgyz and Azerbaijani form of Aynur, Turkish, Arabic
"moonlight"
A name with an evocative meaning, Aynura blends the Turkish element ay with the Arabic nur to create a name with a beautiful sound. Also written as Ainura in Kyrgyz and Aynurə in Azerbaijani, it is…
"magnolia"
A floral Turkish name with a pretty sound, Manolya literally translates to "magnolia". While it doesn't make the popularity charts in its native country, it has seen some usage as a given name.
"acacia"
A botanical Turkish name, Akasya translates to "acacia", a tree with golden-yellow flowers. The name is used, albeit rarely, in its native country.
Turkish, Azerbaijani, Persian
"unfading, unwilting"
Succinct but impactful, Solmaz was a Top 100 choice in Azerbaijan back in the 2010s and it's easy to see why. Derived from the Turkish root sol , blending with a negative suffix, it has the resiliant…
"saint, mahatma, guardian"
Most notably associated with a 17th-century Turkish explorer called Evliya Çelebi and with the contemporary Turkish actor Evliya Aykan, this name is used predominantly in its native Turkey, and given…
"with tulips"
A lilting, lyrical Turkish place name, Laleli has the appealing meaning of "with tulips", giving it a springy, floral feel. A very rare name, used just a handful of times in Turkish, the similar Lale…
"laughing, smiling"
A jubilant name with a long history of use, Handan ultimately comes from the Persian root khandīdan , meaning "to laugh, smile". The name was notably borne by Handan Sultan, the 16th-century consort…
Turkish, Azerbaijani, and Uyghur, from Persian
"desire"
Short and zippy, the charming Arzu is derived from Arezou , a Persian name meaning "desire". A stylish choice in Azerbaijan and a familiar one in Turkey, it is pronounced with the emphasis on the…
Anglicization of Doğa, Turkish
"nature"
Appearing in the US stats for the first time in 2025, Doga is an variation of the Turkish word name Doğa, which refers to "nature" in its native language. It is pronounced as do-A, the first syllable…
"new moon"
A unisex Turkish name with a evocative meaning, İlkay blends the popular element ay with İlk , giving you the meaning "new or first moon". As such, it could be a name symbolic of new beginnings.…
Persian, Turkish, "like sweetness; unique"
"like sweetness; unique"
Likely an alternative transliteration of the Turkish and Persian name Sanaz, Sonnaz is notably borne by Sonnaz Nooranvary, an upholsterer who stars on the TV show, The Repair Shop . The name could…