Turkey Origin · Name Guide

200 Beautiful Turkey Baby Names (With Meanings & Origins)

Browse 598 Turkey baby names with full meanings, cultural context, and pronunciation.

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  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

240 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
Alza
noble
31
Ardala
Turkish
32
Arma
Weapon
33
Aysenur
Turkish
34
Ayline
moon light
35
Arzu
Desire, wish
36
Aydali
Bright moon
37
Ayshe
life
38
Ayva
A type of fruit; quince.
39
Ayse
Turkish
40
Aylinn
Turkish
41
Asli
Turkish
42
Ayram
Turkish
43
Beyza
pure, clean
44
Bilge
Wise, intelligent
45
Belma
Beautiful and prosperous; a sweet and charming girl
46
Buse
a small bird, particularly a sparrow
47
Berra
Turkish
48
Bahar
Spring
49
Betul
virgin, chaste
50
Banu
Turkish/Persian
51
Barbar
not of the same culture or language; barbarian
52
Bular
Turkish
53
Busra
good news
54
Ceren
Deer.
55
Ceylan
deer; gazelle
56
Cemre
The first warmth of spring.
57
Cennet
heaven, paradise
58
Candas
bringer of light
59
Ceyda
Order, arrangement, arts
60
Cansu
Turkish
61
Ceylin
Turkish
62
Cemile
the one who is worthy
63
Cuma
from the Turkish meaning 'a day of rest'
64
Cinya
cypress tree
65
Dila
Turkish
66
Demira
diamond
67
Dilayla
night
68
Diyara
Turkish
69
Damila
one who is wise
70
Dilek
wish, desire
71
Demiracle
Iron miracle
72
Damla
droplet
73
Denize
The sea
74
Dileydi
Special
75
Duru
meaning 'pure' or 'virtuous'.
76
Deyra
Deyra is a name that might refer to a place or community.
77
Defne
laurel (bay tree)
78
Ezgi
Meaning 'melody' or 'tune'
79
Eylin
moonlight
80
Ela
hazel, birch tree
81
Şefâ
heavenly, blissful, serene
82
Ecrin
treasure
83
Elveda
Meaning 'farewell' or 'goodbye'.
84
Esra
سرى (sara) means to travel at night
85
Emra
bright, radiant
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
Emri
Turkish
93
Esma
Beloved
94
Ezmeray
brilliant moon, shining moon
95
Eslem
peace, tranquility
96
Enez
bright, luminous
97
Ece
Turkish
98
Elanur
The light of the moon
99
Ebru
Turkish
100
Fatma
One who abstains, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad
101
Feyza
Beauty and elegance
102
Feriha
joyful, happy
103
Filiz
Turkish
104
Gizel
brave, courageous
105
Geriyah
An affectionate term for a beloved one.
106
Gizem
Mystery
107
Gaye
joyful
108
Gelen
Breeze or soft wind.
109
Harika
wonderful
110
Halime
gentle, mild
111
Humeyra
Turkish
112
Hurrem
Joyful, cheerful
113
Hemen
to be alive
114
Havin
Turkish
115
Havva
Hebrew
116
Heldana
Kurdish
117
Hatice
Turkish
118
Helin
Turkish
119
Icsal
Refers to a person who is unique or has a special quality.
120
Inci
pearl

Turkey Boy Names

336 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
Aydan
enlightened, bright
7
Ayaz
night
8
Arslan
lion
9
Aiker
the one who brings happiness
10
Alay
can mean 'sorrow' or 'grief'
11
Altan
red dawn
12
Ayhan
moonlight, full moon
13
Aysen
Turkish
14
Alper
brave
15
Aicen
Turkish
16
Alparslan
Turkish
17
Abdurrahim
servant of the Merciful
18
Aliyar
a name of noble character
19
Arhan
The one who can see, the one who is capable
20
Aslan
lion
21
Aymir
brave
22
Aksil
possessor of good fortune
23
Aydin
enlightened, knowledgeable
24
Alp
hero, brave
25
Alaz
The one who is fire.
26
Aydn
Turkish
27
Azlan
lion
28
Aydian
Turkish
29
Ayvan
famous, illustrious
30
Ayvin
Wise, intelligent
31
Akif
one who is proficient
32
Azmir
Principle or essence
33
Aysin
The moon; the one who is like the moon.
34
Alac
brave, courageous
35
Altay
high rock
36
Atakan
brave, fearless
37
Ahmet
Arabic
38
Ayzin
Sensible
39
Aysun
moonlight
40
Acil
Brave; courageous
41
Aycen
Turkish
42
Atahan
Turkish
43
Aras
Turkish
44
Aysah
noble
45
Alihan
Turkish
46
Ayker
One who is bright or illuminous.
47
Alishan
The one who is pure and noble.
48
Azat
Free
49
Arkan
Strong, powerful
50
Aycən
Turkish
51
Armad
brave
52
Ates
fire, the one who brings warmth
53
Berk
Strong, firm
54
Buruk
Meaning 'good' or 'blessed'.
55
Bugra
He who is great or powerful
56
Biran
brave
57
Bascum
In Turkish: 'the one with strong roots'
58
Bakir
early
59
Brahin
Turkish
60
Bengi
the one who is loved
61
Baris
Turkish
62
Bekam
often interpreted as 'hello' or 'greeting'
63
Burak
Turkish
64
Berrin
A variety of fruit; generally associated with 'gift' or 'fruitful'.
65
Berke
brave
66
Barlas
Descendant of the noble
67
Burce
A beloved name with deep roots
68
Borhan
Luminous, bright, or radiant.
69
Baba
father, dad
70
Bige
big, great
71
Bartu
A form of the name 'Bart' which means 'the son of the earth'.
72
Battal
Turkish
73
Baki
child
74
Burhan
Arabic
75
Beril
Turkish
76
Boran
a type of wind
77
Cem
Turkish
78
Cemal
Beautiful
79
Cinar
the one who is like a strong tree
80
Cesur
brave, courageous
81
Cagan
Turkish
82
Candan
Turkish
83
Can
man, spirit
84
Cengiz
related to a king or ruler
85
Ceven
river
86
Calik
A beloved name with deep roots
87
Dilan
a person who is loved or very dear to their family
88
Demir
Iron
89
Devren
One who is thoughtful or wise
90
Deren
Dweller
91
Dayran
Turkish
92
Daryal
Turkish
93
Dilen
Turkish
94
Demirr
He who remains steadfast and strong in the face of challenge.
95
Destan
epic hero
96
Devlen
warrior, brave
97
Demeir
Turkish
98
Dilin
Ses, melodik
99
Derak
Turkish
100
Doruk
summit
101
Deylan
One who is a ruler
102
Diyar
Arabic
103
Dural
to endure, to last
104
Divan
Council or assembly
105
Demire
iron, strong
106
Davud
Turkish
107
Darail
Genuine and honest
108
Devrim
Revolution, transformation
109
Eylan
Ring
110
Ensar
A name meaning 'helper' or 'defender'.
111
Erkan
manly
112
Elman
Turkish
113
Ekin
harvest
114
Elmin
guardian, protector
115
Emre
Turkish
116
Efe
elder brother or wise man
117
Eroz
the one who is free, liberator
118
Emirhan
commander prince
119
Eymen
Faithful, loyal
120
Ekrem
noble; generous

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Turkey Unisex Names

22 gender-neutral names of Turkey origin — showing top 22

1
Ahsen
light, brightness
2
Arda
A beloved name with deep roots
3
Derin
Turkish
4
Deniz
sea
5
Ercel
A beloved name with deep roots
6
Erim
young and fresh
7
Emir
Arabic
8
Ersel
Turkish
9
Emrah
His desire to achieve, progress
10
Enes
pure, innocent
11
Hamdi
Arabic
12
Ilhan
Bright, radiant.
13
İnmer
Turkish
14
Jihan
The world
15
Narin
Turkish
16
Nermin
Turkish
17
Nihan
the name signifies a kind of flower or a type of joyous spirit
18
Ozel
Turkish
19
Siyah
Turkish
20
Sevi
guardian, protector
21
Sevin
Turkish
22
Tahsin
Arabic

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