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Turkey names carry a rich cultural heritage and distinct phonetic character that makes them both memorable and meaningful.

Quick facts: Turkey names

  • Turkey names have a distinct phonetic and cultural identity
  • Many names of this origin appear in multiple Western name traditions
  • The meaning embedded in these names often reflects the culture’s core values
  • These names tend to age well — remaining readable across generations

Turkey Girl Names

248 girl names of Turkey origin — showing top 120

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the one who brings joy
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bright, luminous
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the name of a river
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moon water, the water of the moon
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One who is radiant and bright.
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Means "justice" in Turkish, ultimately from Arabic.
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Moonlight
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Genuine, real; nobility
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from the city of Alanya; a combination of the grace of life
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a variant of 'Elena' mean 'bright, shining light'
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Bringer of light.
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beautiful bride
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Meaning 'moonlight' or 'moon's glow'.
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a gift
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Diminutive of ANASTASIYA.
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bright, radiant
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the one who brings happiness
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moonlight
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the name of a city in Turkey
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one who is protected by God
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The exalted one
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Means "moon light" in Turkish, Azerbaijani and Uyghur.
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A flower; blooming beauty
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Moon Girl
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In Turkish, the name Altina comes from 'altın,' which means 'golden.'; In Albanian, it signifies wealth and high value.
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She-wolf
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Holy Wisdom
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Genuine, true, real (Asli) + Leader, commander (Han)
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a high-born, noble, or precious one
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moonlight; oak tree
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noble, elevated
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noble
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Adorned, decorated
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Weapon
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Moonlight or light of the moon.
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moon light
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Desire, wish
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Bright moon
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life; alive, living
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A type of fruit; quince.
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Alive, prosperous; derived from the Arabic name Aisha.
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Moonlight; Light, bright
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Means "genuine, real" in Turkish.
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Delight; joyful
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pure, clean
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Wise, intelligent
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Beautiful and prosperous; a sweet and charming girl
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a small bird, particularly a sparrow
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brave
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Spring
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virgin, chaste
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Turkish/Persian
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not of the same culture or language; barbarian
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A name associated with strength or resilience.
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good news
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Means "young gazelle" in Turkish.
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deer; gazelle
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The first warmth of spring.
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heaven, paradise
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bringer of light
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Order, arrangement, arts
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From Turkish can meaning "soul, life" and su meaning "water".
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A classic Turkish name meaning 'moonlight' or 'moon'
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the one who is worthy
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from the Turkish meaning 'a day of rest'
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cypress tree
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Conscious, aware; Language; tongue
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diamond
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night
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belonging; precious
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one who is wise
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wish, desire
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Iron miracle
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droplet
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The sea
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Special
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meaning 'pure' or 'virtuous'.
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Means "sea, ocean" in Turkish, ultimately from Persian.
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Deyra is a name that might refer to a place or community.
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laurel (bay tree)
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Meaning 'melody' or 'tune'
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moonlight
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hazel, birch tree
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heavenly, blissful, serene
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treasure
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Meaning 'farewell' or 'goodbye'.
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Possibly a Turkish form of ASRA.
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bright, radiant
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Turkish
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trustworthy
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Action
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dark moon
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life; mother of all living
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A cry of sorrow or regret.
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Ruler or commander.
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Beloved
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brilliant moon, shining moon
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peace, tranquility
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bright, luminous
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Means "queen" in Turkish.
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The light of the moon
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Means "paper marbling" in Turkish. Paper marbling is the art of creating colourful patterns on paper.
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One who abstains, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad
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Beauty and elegance
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joyful, happy
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bud, sprout
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brave, courageous
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An affectionate term for a beloved one.
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Mystery
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joyful
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Breeze or soft wind.
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wonderful
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gentle, mild
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A red-headed girl or a person with fiery hair.; An enduring and unbroken spirit.
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Joyful, cheerful
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to be alive
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To possess, to hold; Core, essence
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Turkish form of EVE.
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Kurdish
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Hazel

Turkey Boy Names

347 boy names of Turkey origin — showing top 120

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A name derived from an ancient variant meaning 'making a shelter' or 'fortification'.
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light, brightness
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Father
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Master
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Brave and honorable young man; a noble warrior.
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Meaning 'servant of the powerful'.
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enlightened, bright
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night
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Turkish variant and Turkmen form of ASLAN.
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the one who brings happiness
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can mean 'sorrow' or 'grief'
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red dawn
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moonlight, full moon
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Light of the Moon.; Derived from the concept of brightness or illumination.
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brave
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courageous; brave
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Lion-hearted.
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servant of the Merciful
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a name of noble character
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The one who can see, the one who is capable
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From Turkic arslan meaning "lion". This was a byname or title borne by several medieval Turkic rulers, including the Seljuk sultan Alp Arslan (a byname meaning "brave lion") who drove the Byzantines from Anatolia in the…
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brave
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possessor of good fortune
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enlightened, knowledgeable
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hero, brave
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The one who is fire.
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Variant of Aiden, which means 'little fire'
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bright, enlightened
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lion; possessor, strong
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brightness, illumination
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famous, illustrious
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Wise, intelligent
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one who is proficient
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Principle or essence
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The moon; the one who is like the moon.
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brave, courageous
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high rock
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brave, fearless
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Turkish form of AHMAD.
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Sensible
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moonlight
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Brave; courageous
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brave, strong
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The leader of a tribe
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Means "eagle" in Lithuanian.
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noble
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Noble leader
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One who is bright or illuminous.
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The one who is pure and noble.
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Cognate of AZAD.
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Strong, powerful
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A variation of the name Ayrı, meaning 'separate', 'distinct', or 'exceptional'.
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brave
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fire, the one who brings warmth
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Strong, firm
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Meaning 'good' or 'blessed'.
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He who is great or powerful
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brave
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In Turkish: 'the one with strong roots'
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early
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To be wise or a scholar.; Intelligent person.
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the one who is loved
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Turkish
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often interpreted as 'hello' or 'greeting'
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From Arabic براق (Buraq), the name of the legendary creature that, according to Islamic tradition, transported the Prophet Muhammad. Its name is derived from Arabic برق (barq) "lightning".
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A variety of fruit; generally associated with 'gift' or 'fruitful'.
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brave
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Descendant of the noble
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A beloved name with deep roots
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Luminous, bright, or radiant.
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father, dad
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big, great
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A form of the name 'Bart' which means 'the son of the earth'.
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brave, strong
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child
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Means "proof" in Arabic.
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Emerald; Noble and precious
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a type of wind
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Turkish form of JAM.
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A place of pasture
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Beautiful
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the one who is like a strong tree
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brave, courageous
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To be born, referring to a sense of vitality and existence.
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The name means 'pure', 'innocent'
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man, spirit
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related to a king or ruler
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river
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A beloved name with deep roots
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a person who is loved or very dear to their family
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Iron
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One who is thoughtful or wise
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Dweller
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A name of Turkish origin, meaning 'the one who is open-minded or broad-minded'.
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of the land
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Bold and brave; One who bears the burden
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He who remains steadfast and strong in the face of challenge.
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epic hero
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warrior, brave
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one who brings joy
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Ses, melodik
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A form of 'Derek'; possibly meaning 'ruler' or 'leader'
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summit
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One who is a ruler
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Homeland or dwelling place; Life or living
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to endure, to last
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Council or assembly
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iron, strong
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Persian form of DAVID.
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Genuine and honest
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Revolution, transformation
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Ring; Astronomical function
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The one who is at the end; finishing
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A name meaning 'helper' or 'defender'.
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manly
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One who is strong and powerful
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harvest
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guardian, protector
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Means "friend" in Turkish.
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elder brother or wise man

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Turkey Unisex Names

16 gender-neutral names of Turkey origin — showing top 16

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Possibly means "marker, stake" in Turkish.
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Deep, profound
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sea
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A beloved name with deep roots
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young and fresh
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a flower.
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pure, innocent
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Praiseworthy
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Bright, radiant.
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Little flower; Toipicuous
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Refers to the scent of the flower, particularly the jasmine flower.; Another interpretation suggests it relates to a feeling of warmth or kindness.
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the name signifies a kind of flower or a type of joyous spirit
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special, unique
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Black; Dark
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The name Sevin means 'to love' or 'to be happy'.
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goodness, beauty, virtue