The name collection

Names with meaning.

3,600+ baby names from 25 cultures, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and story.

First letter

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1–48 of 51 names

Turkish · Persian

Arzu

Desire; wish

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Turkish · Arabic

Asel

Honey

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Turkic · Turkish

Asena

Legendary she-wolf; literal etymology uncertain

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Turkish

Aslı

Essence; origin

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Turkish · Persian

Asuman

Sky

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Turkish

Asya

Asia

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Turkish

Aybüke

Moon and lady

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Turkish

Ayça

Like the moon

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Turkish

Aydan

From the moon

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Turkish

Aysu

Moon water

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Turkish

Aysun

Moon element; complete meaning uncertain

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Turkish · Turkic

Begüm

My lady; princess

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Turkish

Bengisu

Water of eternal life

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Turkish

Beren

Strong; smart

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Turkish

Beril

Beryl gemstone

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Turkish

Burcu

Fragrant

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Turkish

Cemre

The warming that heralds spring

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Turkish

Ceren

Gazelle

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Turkish

Damla

Drop of water

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Turkish · Greek

Defne

Laurel tree

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Turkish

Duru

Clear; pure

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Turkish · Turkic

Ece

Queen; noble lady

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Turkish

Esin

Inspiration

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Turkish

Ezgi

Melody; tune

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Turkish · Persian

Feray

Radiance and moon

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Turkish

Fidan

Sapling

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Turkish · Persian

Hande

Laughter; smile

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Turkish

Hazal

Possibly gazelle; also associated with autumn

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Turkish · Turkic

İdil

The Volga River

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Turkish

Ilgın

Tamarisk tree

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Turkish · Azerbaijani

İnci

Pearl

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Turkish

Irmak

River

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Turkish

Kumsal

Sandy beach

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Kurdish · Turkish

Lalin

From ruby

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Turkish · Greek

Melis

Bee

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Turkish

Miray

Meaning uncertain; possibly commander and moon

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Turkish

Nehir

River

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Turkish · Yoruba

Oya

Delicate needle lace

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Turkish

Özge

Different; other

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Turkish

Pınar

Spring; fountain

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Turkish

Selin

Meaning uncertain; modern Turkish name

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Turkish · Persian

Sude

Touched; painted

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Turkish

Tansu

Water at dawn

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Turkish

Tülay

Possibly dream and moon

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