The 60 Ultimate Turkish Baby Names With Meanings

Turkey is a country rich in history and culture; inhabited and controlled by the Anatolians, the Byzantines, the Ottomans, and influenced by the Romans, Greeks and Persians. We get it, this isn’t a history lesson, but Turkish culture is packed with potential when it comes to Turkish baby names for your little peanut. Keep reading for the ultimate list of Turkish names:

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What are common Turkish baby names?

Popular and timeless, these names are long-time traditional Turkish favorites.

Popular Turkish Baby Boy Names:

1. Adem: “Of the Earth.” Turkish form of the name Adam.
2. Ahmet: Greatly praised.
3. Ayaz: Cool breeze.
4. Berat: The night of forgiveness.
5. Emir: King or commander.
6. Emre: “Friend” in Turkish.
7. Eymen: Blessed and good fortune.
8. Hamza: Lion, steadfast, strong and brave.
9. Haşim: Turkish form of Hashem.
10. Kaan: King of Kings.
11. Mehmet: One who praises.
12. Miraç: Muhammad’s ascent to heaven.
13. Mustafa: Chosen, selected, appointed.
14. Ömar: Populous and flourishing.
15. Yusuf: “God increases”

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Popular Turkish Baby Girl Names:

16. Aylin: Woman with moon halo.
17. Azra: Pure.
18. Defne: Derived from the Greek Daphne, which means a laurel or bay tree.
19. Dilara: She who delights the heart.
20. Ecrin: Gift of God.
21. Elif: Honest and slender like “Alif,” the first letter of the Arabic and Hebrew alphabets.
22. Eylül: September.
23. Hiranur: Light of the diamond.
24. Isra: Freedom.
25. Miray: Glowing like the moon.
26. Narin: Delicate.
27. Nehir: River.
28. Yara: Water lady or small butterfly.
29. Zehra: Blossoms, beauty.
30. Zeynep: Precious gem.

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What are unique and rare Turkish baby names?

Looking for a cool name that will make an impression and a statement? Take a look at these beautiful names and their meanings.

Rare Turkish names for boys

31. Alp: Heroic.
32. Aslan: Lion.
33. Aydin: Educated.
34. Cem: The one who rules.
35. Deniz: Sea.
36. Emin: Self-assured.
37. Eren: Holy.
38. Hakan: One who rules.
39. Ihsan: Kind man.
40. Kadir: Powerful.
41. Mazhar: Esteemed.
42. Ruslan: Lion - a perfect name for your strong little man.
43. Taner: Born with sunrise.
44. Timur: Iron man.
45. Zeki: Man of intelligence.
46. Zoltan: King or ruler.

Rare Turkish names for girls

47. Aysun: As beautiful as the moon.
48. Beste: Melodic.
49. Burcu: Of sweet scent.
50. Ceren: Baby gazelle.
51. Damla: Drop of water.
52. Ebrar: Virtuous.
53. Ece: The Queen
54. Ekin: Crop.
55. Emel: Passion.
56. Fatma: Daughter of Prophet Muhammed.
57. Feray: Moon shine
58. Naz: Timid
59. Yaz: Summer.
60. Yildiz: Like a star.

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