Turkey Origin · Name Guide

200 Beautiful Turkey Baby Names (With Meanings & Origins)

Browse 600 Turkey baby names with full meanings, cultural context, and pronunciation.

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In this article

  1. Turkey Girl Names
  2. Turkey Boy Names
  3. Turkey Unisex Names

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

236 girl names of Turkey origin — showing top 120

1
Ayrica
Turkish
2
Ayten
Turkish
3
Alara
the name of a river
4
Aysu
moon water, the water of the moon
5
Ayrin
One who is radiant and bright.
6
Adalet
Turkish
7
Ayla
Moonlight
8
Asly
Genuine, real; nobility
9
Alanya
Greek
10
Aleyna
a variant of 'Elena' mean 'bright, shining light'
11
Asude
Turkish
12
Aragsan
beautiful bride
13
Aysel
Meaning 'moonlight' or 'moon's glow'.
14
Ayda
a gift
15
Ayveri
bright, radiant
16
Adisen
the one who brings happiness
17
Aylina
moonlight
18
Antalya
Turkish
19
Asiye
one who is protected by God
20
Aliye
The exalted one
21
Aynur
Turkish
22
Azelya
Turkish
23
Aykiz
Moon Girl
24
Altina
Turkish
25
Asena
She-wolf
26
Ayasofia
Holy Wisdom
27
Aslihan
Genuine, true, real (Asli) + Leader, commander (Han)
28
Almila
a high-born, noble, or precious one
29
Aeyla
Turkish
30
Alisan
noble, elevated
31
Alza
noble
32
Ardala
Turkish
33
Arma
Weapon
34
Aysenur
Turkish
35
Ayline
moon light
36
Arzu
Desire, wish
37
Aydali
Bright moon
38
Ayshe
life
39
Ayva
A type of fruit; quince.
40
Ayse
Turkish
41
Aylinn
Turkish
42
Asli
Turkish
43
Ayram
Turkish
44
Beyza
pure, clean
45
Bilge
Wise, intelligent
46
Belma
Beautiful and prosperous; a sweet and charming girl
47
Buse
a small bird, particularly a sparrow
48
Berra
Turkish
49
Bahar
Spring
50
Betul
virgin, chaste
51
Banu
Turkish/Persian
52
Barbar
not of the same culture or language; barbarian
53
Bular
Turkish
54
Busra
good news
55
Ceren
Deer.
56
Ceylan
deer; gazelle
57
Cemre
The first warmth of spring.
58
Cennet
heaven, paradise
59
Candas
bringer of light
60
Ceyda
Order, arrangement, arts
61
Cansu
Turkish
62
Ceylin
Turkish
63
Cemile
the one who is worthy
64
Cuma
from the Turkish meaning 'a day of rest'
65
Cinya
cypress tree
66
Dila
Turkish
67
Demira
diamond
68
Dilayla
night
69
Diyara
Turkish
70
Damila
one who is wise
71
Dilek
wish, desire
72
Demiracle
Iron miracle
73
Damla
droplet
74
Denize
The sea
75
Dileydi
Special
76
Duru
meaning 'pure' or 'virtuous'.
77
Derya
sea
78
Deyra
Deyra is a name that might refer to a place or community.
79
Defne
laurel (bay tree)
80
Ezgi
Meaning 'melody' or 'tune'
81
Eylin
moonlight
82
Ela
hazel, birch tree
83
Şefâ
heavenly, blissful, serene
84
Ecrin
treasure
85
Elveda
Meaning 'farewell' or 'goodbye'.
86
Erva
Turkish
87
Elmina
trustworthy
88
Eylem
Action
89
Esmeray
dark moon
90
Evet
life
91
Eyvah
A cry of sorrow or regret.
92
Esma
Beloved
93
Ezmeray
brilliant moon, shining moon
94
Eslem
peace, tranquility
95
Enez
bright, luminous
96
Ece
Turkish
97
Elanur
The light of the moon
98
Ebru
Turkish
99
Fatma
One who abstains, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad
100
Feyza
Beauty and elegance
101
Feriha
joyful, happy
102
Filiz
Turkish
103
Gizel
brave, courageous
104
Geriyah
An affectionate term for a beloved one.
105
Gizem
Mystery
106
Gaye
joyful
107
Gelen
Breeze or soft wind.
108
Harika
wonderful
109
Halime
gentle, mild
110
Humeyra
Turkish
111
Hurrem
Joyful, cheerful
112
Hemen
to be alive
113
Havin
Turkish
114
Havva
Hebrew
115
Heldana
Kurdish
116
Hatice
Turkish
117
Helin
Turkish
118
Icsal
Refers to a person who is unique or has a special quality.
119
Inci
pearl
120
Ipek
Silk.

Turkey Boy Names

323 boy names of Turkey origin — showing top 120

1
Arkim
A name derived from an ancient variant meaning 'making a shelter' or 'fortification'.
2
Ata
Father
3
Agha
Master
4
Alperen
Brave and honorable young man; a noble warrior.
5
Abdulkadir
Meaning 'servant of the powerful'.
6
Ayaz
night
7
Arslan
lion
8
Aiker
the one who brings happiness
9
Alay
can mean 'sorrow' or 'grief'
10
Altan
red dawn
11
Ayhan
moonlight, full moon
12
Aysen
Turkish
13
Alper
brave
14
Aicen
Turkish
15
Alparslan
Turkish
16
Abdurrahim
servant of the Merciful
17
Aliyar
a name of noble character
18
Arhan
The one who can see, the one who is capable
19
Aymir
brave
20
Aksil
possessor of good fortune
21
Alp
hero, brave
22
Alaz
The one who is fire.
23
Aydn
Turkish
24
Aydian
Turkish
25
Ayvan
famous, illustrious
26
Ayvin
Wise, intelligent
27
Akif
one who is proficient
28
Azmir
Principle or essence
29
Aysin
The moon; the one who is like the moon.
30
Alac
brave, courageous
31
Altay
high rock
32
Atakan
brave, fearless
33
Ahmet
Arabic
34
Ayzin
Sensible
35
Aysun
moonlight
36
Acil
Brave; courageous
37
Aycen
Turkish
38
Atahan
Turkish
39
Aras
Turkish
40
Aysah
noble
41
Alihan
Turkish
42
Ayker
One who is bright or illuminous.
43
Alishan
The one who is pure and noble.
44
Azat
Free
45
Arkan
Strong, powerful
46
Aycən
Turkish
47
Armad
brave
48
Ates
fire, the one who brings warmth
49
Berk
Strong, firm
50
Buruk
Meaning 'good' or 'blessed'.
51
Bugra
He who is great or powerful
52
Biran
brave
53
Bascum
In Turkish: 'the one with strong roots'
54
Bakir
early
55
Brahin
Turkish
56
Bengi
the one who is loved
57
Baris
Turkish
58
Bekam
often interpreted as 'hello' or 'greeting'
59
Burak
Turkish
60
Berrin
A variety of fruit; generally associated with 'gift' or 'fruitful'.
61
Berke
brave
62
Barlas
Descendant of the noble
63
Burce
A beloved name with deep roots
64
Borhan
Luminous, bright, or radiant.
65
Baba
father, dad
66
Bige
big, great
67
Bartu
A form of the name 'Bart' which means 'the son of the earth'.
68
Battal
Turkish
69
Baki
child
70
Burhan
Arabic
71
Beril
Turkish
72
Boran
a type of wind
73
Cem
Turkish
74
Cemal
Beautiful
75
Cinar
the one who is like a strong tree
76
Cesur
brave, courageous
77
Cagan
Turkish
78
Candan
Turkish
79
Can
man, spirit
80
Cengiz
related to a king or ruler
81
Ceven
river
82
Calik
A beloved name with deep roots
83
Demir
Iron
84
Devren
One who is thoughtful or wise
85
Deren
Dweller
86
Dayran
Turkish
87
Daryal
Turkish
88
Dilen
Turkish
89
Demirr
He who remains steadfast and strong in the face of challenge.
90
Destan
epic hero
91
Devlen
warrior, brave
92
Demeir
Turkish
93
Dilin
Ses, melodik
94
Derak
Turkish
95
Doruk
summit
96
Deylan
One who is a ruler
97
Diyar
Arabic
98
Dural
to endure, to last
99
Divan
Council or assembly
100
Demire
iron, strong
101
Davud
Turkish
102
Darail
Genuine and honest
103
Devrim
Revolution, transformation
104
Eylan
Ring
105
Ensar
A name meaning 'helper' or 'defender'.
106
Erkan
manly
107
Elman
Turkish
108
Elmin
guardian, protector
109
Efe
elder brother or wise man
110
Eroz
the one who is free, liberator
111
Emirhan
commander prince
112
Eymen
Faithful, loyal
113
Ekrem
noble; generous
114
Edir
Turkish
115
Erbey
Brave, strong
116
Evrin
Turkish
117
Erdi
Turkish
118
Erhan
brave man
119
Eray
brave; hero
120
Esat
Happy; joyful

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Turkey Unisex Names

41 gender-neutral names of Turkey origin — showing top 41

1
Ahsen
light, brightness
2
Aydan
enlightened, bright
3
Arda
A beloved name with deep roots
4
Aslan
lion
5
Aydin
enlightened, knowledgeable
6
Azlan
lion
7
Dilan
a person who is loved or very dear to their family
8
Derin
Turkish
9
Deniz
sea
10
Ekin
harvest
11
Ercel
A beloved name with deep roots
12
Esra
سرى (sara) means to travel at night
13
Emre
Turkish
14
Emra
bright, radiant
15
Erim
young and fresh
16
Evren
Turkish
17
Ersel
Turkish
18
Emri
Turkish
19
Ercil
language: unknown
20
Emrah
His desire to achieve, progress
21
Enes
pure, innocent
22
Hamdi
Arabic
23
Ilhan
Bright, radiant.
24
İnmer
Turkish
25
Jihan
The world
26
Kismet
Turkish
27
Kayin
from the name 'Kay' which means 'clan'
28
Konya
Turkish
29
Kayra
Turkish
30
Karder
Turkish
31
Kagan
Turkish
32
Narin
Turkish
33
Nermin
Turkish
34
Nihan
the name signifies a kind of flower or a type of joyous spirit
35
Nilay
night
36
Ozel
Turkish
37
Siyah
Turkish
38
Sinan
brilliant
39
Sevi
guardian, protector
40
Sevin
Turkish
41
Tahsin
Arabic

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