Turkish Names for Girls

Sanaz

Persian, Turkish

"like sweetness; unique"

Predominantly used in Iran, Sanaz is a name that celebrates individuality, sweetness, and charm. Notably borne by artist and photographer Sanaz Mazinani, content creator Sanaz Syed Sadri, and tennis…

Milay

Azerbaijani, Turkish

Popular in Azerbaijan, Milay is a name of uncertain origin. It may relate to the similar to the name Nilay, meaning "moon of the Nile". In that case, it could be comprised of the Turkish element ay ,…

Fairuza

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).…

Harika

Turkish

"a miracle, beautiful"

Pretty and unusual.

Yasemin

Turkish variation of Jasmine

"gift from God"

Form of Jasmine commonly used in Turkey.

Nergis

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…

Yagmur

Turkish

"rain"

A popular nature name in Turkey, where it was in the Top 10 from 2005-2013. Spelt Yağmur in Turkish.

Nuray

Turkish

"bright moon"

Nuray is one of the most popular girls' names in the Middle East though it's largely unknown and unused in the Western World. The meaning, related to the more familiar Noor, adds appeal.

Evrim

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…

Derya

Turkish

"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.

Aydan

Variation of Aidan, Irish, Turkish

"little and fiery one; of the moon"

On one hand, Aydan is a variation of the popular Irish name, Aidan, and a creative, Anglicized spelling of the Gaelic Aodhán . Meaning "little fiery one", it is more commonly used for boys, notably…

Kiraz

Turkish

"cherry"

A pretty and sparky Turkish nature name that is written with a dotted i in its native country (Kiraz), Kiraz entered the US stats for the first time in 2024 when it was given to five girls. It…

Altinaï

French, Turkish, Kazakh, Kyrgyz

"golden moon"

A bright, celestial name of Turkic, Kazakh, and Kyrgyz origins, this transliteration might be considered the French form. Meaning "golden moon", it is notably borne by the Princess of Montenegro,…

Altynai

Turkic, Kazakh, Kyrgyz

"golden moon"

An gold and glowing choice, Altynai appeared in the Top 50 in its native Kazakhstan throughout the 90s and early 2000s. Elsewhere, it remains a rare yet accessible choice which may appeal to those…

Altin

Turkish

"gold"

Also written as Altın, this name has a grounded yet glowing air to it, thanks to its golden meaning. While it is predominantly used in Albania as a masculine name, in Turkey, Greece, and Iran, it may…

İnci

Turkish

"pearl"

İnci is the Turkish word for "pearl," derived from the Old Turkic word yençü . Ínci is a Top 10 girls' name in Azebijian.

Altana

Turkish, Mongolian

"red dawn; golden"

A feminine form of the colorful Turkish and Mongolian name, Altan, which means "red dawn" and "golden" respectively.

Elvan

Turkish

"colors"

A name with a nice balance of soft and sharp sounds, Elvan is a unisex Turkish choice, meaning "colors", or sometimes "colorful hands". Appealing to those who may enjoy Evren, the name also relates…

Džejna

Bosnian variation of Ceylon, Turkish

"gazelle"

Originally used as a short form of Džejlana, Džejna is a familiar choice in Bosnia and Herzegovina where it has appeared in the Top 100 on and off since 2009. While the similar Džejla is even more…

Belemir

Turkish

"cornflower"

A bright and pretty Turkish name, with a poetic and floral feel, Belemir means "cornflower". Notably borne by actress Belemir Temizsoy, it also appears as a masculine name in Tolkien's Lord of the…