Turkish Origin · Name Guide

233 Beautiful Turkish Baby Names (With Meanings & Origins)

Browse 724 Turkish baby names with full meanings, cultural context, and pronunciation.

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

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

Quick facts: Turkish names

  • Turkish 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

Turkish Girl Names

295 girl names of Turkish origin — showing top 120

1
Adana
Turkish
2
Aiyla
moonlight
3
Ayrica
Turkish
4
Aylia
Exalted
5
Ayten
Turkish
6
Alara
the name of a river
7
Arinna
Goddess of the sun
8
Aysu
moon water, the water of the moon
9
Ayrin
One who is radiant and bright.
10
Adalet
Turkish
11
Ayla
Moonlight
12
Asly
Genuine, real; nobility
13
Alanya
Greek
14
Adalya
Turkish
15
Aleyna
a variant of 'Elena' mean 'bright, shining light'
16
Asude
Turkish
17
Aylana
Turkish
18
Aishe
Alive, living
19
Aragsan
beautiful bride
20
Aysel
Meaning 'moonlight' or 'moon's glow'.
21
Ayna
mirror
22
Ayda
a gift
23
Ayveri
bright, radiant
24
Adisen
the one who brings happiness
25
Aylina
moonlight
26
Antalya
Turkish
27
Asiye
one who is protected by God
28
Aylaa
Moonlight
29
Aliye
The exalted one
30
Aynur
Turkish
31
Aisel
Turkish
32
Azelya
Turkish
33
Aksa
Greatness, highest rank
34
Aykiz
Moon Girl
35
Altina
Turkish
36
Asena
She-wolf
37
Ayasofia
Holy Wisdom
38
Aslihan
Genuine, true, real (Asli) + Leader, commander (Han)
39
Almila
a high-born, noble, or precious one
40
Aeyla
Turkish
41
Alisan
noble, elevated
42
Alza
noble
43
Ardala
Turkish
44
Arma
Weapon
45
Aysenur
Turkish
46
Ayline
moon light
47
Aayla
Meaning 'moonlight'.
48
Atiye
Gift
49
Arzu
Desire, wish
50
Aydali
Bright moon
51
Ayshe
life
52
Arpa
Colorful, vibrant
53
Ayva
A type of fruit; quince.
54
Ayse
Turkish
55
Aylinn
Turkish
56
Asli
Turkish
57
Ayram
Turkish
58
Beyza
pure, clean
59
Bilge
Wise, intelligent
60
Belma
Beautiful and prosperous; a sweet and charming girl
61
Buse
a small bird, particularly a sparrow
62
Berra
Turkish
63
Bahar
Spring
64
Betul
virgin, chaste
65
Beliz
the radiant one
66
Banu
Turkish/Persian
67
Bilen
happiness
68
Beyda
a fair lady
69
Begum
Turkish
70
Barbar
not of the same culture or language; barbarian
71
Bular
Turkish
72
Busra
good news
73
Ceren
Deer.
74
Ceylan
deer; gazelle
75
Cemre
The first warmth of spring.
76
Cemya
dedicated, faithful
77
Cennet
heaven, paradise
78
Candas
bringer of light
79
Ceyda
Order, arrangement, arts
80
Cansu
Turkish
81
Ceylin
Turkish
82
Cemile
the one who is worthy
83
Cuma
from the Turkish meaning 'a day of rest'
84
Cinya
cypress tree
85
Dila
Turkish
86
Demira
diamond
87
Dilayla
night
88
Dinara
A form of 'dinar', meaning 'gold'
89
Diyara
Turkish
90
Damila
one who is wise
91
Dilek
wish, desire
92
Demiracle
Iron miracle
93
Damla
droplet
94
Denize
The sea
95
Dileydi
Special
96
Duru
meaning 'pure' or 'virtuous'.
97
Derya
sea
98
Deyra
Deyra is a name that might refer to a place or community.
99
Darica
Turkish
100
Dede
elder sister
101
Defne
laurel (bay tree)
102
Ezgi
Meaning 'melody' or 'tune'
103
Ejla
Moonlight
104
Emine
honest, trustworthy
105
Eylin
moonlight
106
Ela
hazel, birch tree
107
Şefâ
heavenly, blissful, serene
108
Eda
Pure; virtuous
109
Ecrin
treasure
110
Elveda
Meaning 'farewell' or 'goodbye'.
111
Ezmi
One who is precious
112
Erva
Turkish
113
Eylul
September
114
Eneyda
Gift of God
115
Elmina
trustworthy
116
Eylem
Action
117
Elif
slender, delicate
118
Esmeray
dark moon
119
Ereny
Turkish
120
Evet
life

Turkish Boy Names

372 boy names of Turkish 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
Ayedin
bright, luminous
11
Altan
red dawn
12
Ayhan
moonlight, full moon
13
Aysen
Turkish
14
Alper
brave
15
Aicen
Turkish
16
Alparslan
Turkish
17
Arsam
Means 'brave' or 'fearless.'
18
Abdurrahim
servant of the Merciful
19
Aliyar
a name of noble character
20
Arhan
The one who can see, the one who is capable
21
Alhan
the one who helps or protector
22
Aymir
brave
23
Aksil
possessor of good fortune
24
Alp
hero, brave
25
Alaz
The one who is fire.
26
Aydn
Turkish
27
Ayeden
A beloved name with deep roots
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
Aylan
dawn
38
Ahmet
Arabic
39
Ayzin
Sensible
40
Aysun
moonlight
41
Amirbek
Prince, commander.
42
Acil
Brave; courageous
43
Aycen
Turkish
44
Atahan
Turkish
45
Aras
Turkish
46
Aysah
noble
47
Alihan
Turkish
48
Ayker
One who is bright or illuminous.
49
Alishan
The one who is pure and noble.
50
Azat
Free
51
Arkan
Strong, powerful
52
Aycən
Turkish
53
Armad
brave
54
Ates
fire, the one who brings warmth
55
Berk
Strong, firm
56
Buruk
Meaning 'good' or 'blessed'.
57
Bugra
He who is great or powerful
58
Biran
brave
59
Bascum
In Turkish: 'the one with strong roots'
60
Bakir
early
61
Bulut
Means 'cloud'.
62
Bural
A variant of 'Baral', meaning 'harbor' or 'safe place'
63
Brahin
Turkish
64
Bengi
the one who is loved
65
Baris
Turkish
66
Bekam
often interpreted as 'hello' or 'greeting'
67
Batu
Turkish
68
Burak
Turkish
69
Berrin
A variety of fruit; generally associated with 'gift' or 'fruitful'.
70
Batuhan
Warrior; robust hero
71
Boz
Turkish
72
Berke
brave
73
Barlas
Descendant of the noble
74
Burce
A beloved name with deep roots
75
Borhan
Luminous, bright, or radiant.
76
Berkay
brave, strong
77
Baba
father, dad
78
Bige
big, great
79
Bartu
A form of the name 'Bart' which means 'the son of the earth'.
80
Battal
Turkish
81
Baki
child
82
Burhan
Arabic
83
Beril
Turkish
84
Boran
a type of wind
85
Cem
Turkish
86
Cemal
Beautiful
87
Cinar
the one who is like a strong tree
88
Cesur
brave, courageous
89
Cagan
Turkish
90
Candan
Turkish
91
Can
man, spirit
92
Cengiz
related to a king or ruler
93
Ceven
river
94
Calik
A beloved name with deep roots
95
Demir
Iron
96
Devren
One who is thoughtful or wise
97
Deren
Dweller
98
Dayran
Turkish
99
Daryal
Turkish
100
Dilen
Turkish
101
Demirr
He who remains steadfast and strong in the face of challenge.
102
Destan
epic hero
103
Devlen
warrior, brave
104
Demeir
Turkish
105
Dilin
Ses, melodik
106
Dalian
Dahlia flower
107
Derak
Turkish
108
Doruk
summit
109
Deylan
One who is a ruler
110
Deryan
brave, strong
111
Diyar
Arabic
112
Dural
to endure, to last
113
Divan
Council or assembly
114
Demire
iron, strong
115
Davud
Turkish
116
Darail
Genuine and honest
117
Devrim
Revolution, transformation
118
Eylan
Ring
119
Ensar
A name meaning 'helper' or 'defender'.
120
Erkan
manly

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Turkish Unisex Names

57 gender-neutral names of Turkish origin — showing top 57

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
Aivan
Beloved
8
Aylin
Turkish
9
Beren
Turkish
10
Barin
pure
11
Canan
A place of pasture
12
Dilan
a person who is loved or very dear to their family
13
Derin
Turkish
14
Deniz
sea
15
Enis
Arabic
16
Ender
The one who is at the end; finishing
17
Emel
suitable for being loved
18
Ekin
harvest
19
Ercel
A beloved name with deep roots
20
Esra
سرى (sara) means to travel at night
21
Emre
Turkish
22
Eren
Turkish
23
Emra
bright, radiant
24
Erim
young and fresh
25
Evren
Turkish
26
Ersel
Turkish
27
Emri
Turkish
28
Ercil
language: unknown
29
Emrah
His desire to achieve, progress
30
Ertis
to be alive
31
Enes
pure, innocent
32
Hamdi
Arabic
33
Ilhan
Bright, radiant.
34
İnmer
Turkish
35
Jihan
The world
36
Jeylan
the one who smiles
37
Kismet
Turkish
38
Kerem
meaning 'vineyard'
39
Kayin
from the name 'Kay' which means 'clan'
40
Konya
Turkish
41
Kayra
Turkish
42
Karder
Turkish
43
Kagan
Turkish
44
Melek
angel
45
Mavi
blue
46
Narin
Turkish
47
Nermin
Turkish
48
Nihan
the name signifies a kind of flower or a type of joyous spirit
49
Naz
Turkish
50
Nilay
night
51
Ozel
Turkish
52
Oral
vocal, spoken
53
Siyah
Turkish
54
Sinan
brilliant
55
Sevi
guardian, protector
56
Sevin
Turkish
57
Tahsin
Arabic

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