35 Best Turkish Baby Names
Turkey is a cool and unique country, occupying a geographical position that lands it in both Asia and Europe. Serving as both a bridge throughout history, the storied land boasts a special blend of cultures and has long been revered as an enchanting place to visit. If your heritage is Turkish, or if you wish to pay homage to the beautiful land in naming your child, this list wonโt disappoint.ย
Turkish baby names tend to be two syllables, with a notable sound family, and offer up complex and special meanings that will delight. Take a scroll through our list of the best Turkish baby names, including chart-toppers from that country and some rarely heard favourites, all freshly picked and ready for your baby boy or girl.
Turkish Baby Names for Boys
Ahmet: It derives from the Arabic Ahmed, for a disciple of Mohammad, making it a lovely Islamic religious name with a Turkish spin.
Altan: We love that this one is close to the English Alton, but with its own distinct pronunciation and meaningโโred dawn.โ
Aydin: Another Turkish baby name thatโs akin to a familiar favourite, Aiden, this one means โintelligentโ and is technically gender-neutral, but likelier to be a fit for a boy.
Baris: Bold yet adorable, the name means โpeaceโ and is easy to spell and pronounce, yet wildly unique.ย
Bayram: A spirited Turkish boy name meaning โfestival,โ your little guy is sure to be the life of the party with this fun moniker.ย
Cemal: The Turkish spelling of the Arabic Jamal, we love this rare baby boy name meaning โbeauty.ย
Demir: Strong in sound and meaning, the Turkish boysโ name translating to โironโ is a handsome choice.ย ย
Devram: A beautifully layered name for boys used widely in Turkey, it translates to both โvirtuousโ and โabsorbed in divine needs.โย
Eldar: We love its proximity to the English word elder, for a first impression of wisdom and an underlying sage quality. The Turkish symbolism is power and warmth; this name means โone who is born to fight with fire.โย ย
Galip: Rare even in Turkey, the name is packed with power and victory, meaning โone who wins.โ
Kaan: It means โkingโ or โrulerโ and is a favourite for those seeking a powerful baby boy name.ย
Levent: A handsome name in sound and meaning, this one stands for โgood-lookingโ and is a favourite among Turkish parents.ย
Mustafa: One of the most popular names on our list, itโs currently #3 in Turkey and is one of the prophet Mohammadโs alternate names. The meanings vary and include โchosen, selected, appointed, preferred.โย
Tamerlane: The storied name once belonged to a Mongolian warrior; in its modern spelling and form it translates to โironโ and is a unique choice for your little man.
Yusef: Another chart-topper, it gets the number-one spot in Turkey but is not heard nearly as often elsewhere. Its origins are Hebrew and Arabic, and the meaning is โJehovah increases.โย
Turkish Baby Names for Girls
Afet: Meaning both โa woman of bewitching beautyโ and โlovable,โ this gorgeous baby girl name is a solid contender.ย
Alara: We love its lyrical sound and flowing quality; even better is the meaning โwater fairyโ which your little girl will love growing up and into.ย
Asli: Itโs like an exotic Ashley, meaning the โgenuineโ and โoriginal;โ the name is in direct contrast to the word nakli, which is a fake or copy.
Caria: Thereโs a lyrical quality to this charming baby girl name, translating beautifully to โshe who flows like water.โ
Defne: Dosing out major Daphne vibes but with a unique twist, this one translating to โlaurel tree,โ with fringe meanings โtallโ and โmajestic,โ would be a lovely pick for a daughter.ย ย
Derya: The Turkish baby girl name meaning โseaโ is a summery, salty, seriously adorable idea for your little one.ย
Elif: Standing for the first letter in the Arabic alphabet (alif), this one symbolizes originality and would thus be a perfect pick for a first-born daughter. An alternate meaning is โslenderโ and it falls in Turkeyโs top five girl names.ย
Esana: Meaning โsafeguard,โ itโs a cozy and delightful baby girl name with Turkish roots.
Harika: Meaning โa miracleโ and โbeautifulโ to Turkish parents, it has absolutely precious importance for your little blessing. Itโs also worth noting that this name shares an English/Americanized spelling with the rare Japanese baby girl name Harika, which means a โsuperior woman.โย ย
Lunara: If you like Luna, itโs safe to say youโll fall head over feet for this stunning Turkish baby girl name which translates to โflower, rose, and pomegranate.โ
Miray: This pretty Turkish girlโs name means โshining like the moon.โ It is currently in the top 10 baby girl names in Turkey.ย
Nehir: Another watery name for girls, this one translating to โriver,โ it belongs to a famous Turkish actress and is heard somewhat frequently in Norway and Sweden due to the proximity to Turkey.ย ย
Sefa: A joyful name meaning โpleasure,โ this might be a nice choice if you like Sarah and Sofia but are looking for something exotic, specifically of Turkish origins.ย
Toulin: Like many others on our list, it has a beautifully specific and evocative translationโโa circular band of light around the moon.โย
Zehra: Itโs in the current top 20 in Turkey but will be unique and special for your little girl. Zehra means โflowerโ with mixed Arabic/Swahili roots.ย
Gender Neutral Turkish Baby Names
Akara: Widely used for both boys and girls in Turkey, itโs a name for a risk-taker, translating to โone who loves change and challenge.โย
Aytac: Another popular gender-neutral Turkish name, it means โcrown of the moonโ or โmoon crown.โย
Deniz: This is a chart-topping Turkish name for boys and girls meaning โsea.โย
Evren: Traditionally a boysโ name meaning โuniverse,โ the expansive moniker has opened up to include usage for baby girls and also has ties to Turkish mythology, belonging to a dragon.ย
Roshan: The warm, Arabic sound of this beautiful Turkish/Persian baby name earns it high marks with parents around the globe. It means โbrightness of the light.โย ย
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