Turkish female names

The cultures of almost all countries of the southern region can be attributed to the Arab region, since it is the founder of most of them. Consequently, Turkish names (male and female) can be considered derived from Arab analogues. In addition, one can also note their belonging to the group of Muslim nicknames.

The history of their development is quite complicated, since until 1934 the name that the child was given at birth had a rather intricate structure. Previously, the nickname contained in itself a maximum of information about the genus from which the person was born, indicating his closest relatives and position in society. First there was a personal name, then the name of his father was called, followed by the so-called pantronic name, which showed the place in the genealogical chain. The latter was an additional name, which could mean a pseudonym of a person, his nickname or an honorary title.

Female Turkish names had a less complex structure. For many centuries, the birth of a girl in the family remained an undesirable event. As a result, the babies were born with ugly and complex names. They personified all sorts of negative qualities: both appearance, and personal and moral characteristics. Only a few centuries ago unpleasant nicknames were replaced by euphonious Turkish female names. Now the birth of a girl is just as significant event as the appearance of a boy. Actually, both of them are now trying to choose melodic and beautiful names.

Young parents spend a lot of time choosing the nickname for the child. Naming is an important stage in the life of every person, since this will determine a lot in his life and character. Turkish female names can have a wide variety of interpretations, personify significant events or natural phenomena. In many families, children try to be named after famous people or famous and respected relatives. Of course, this is a laudable homage to the older generation, but it should be borne in mind that along with the name of the child, the fate of this person, his personality traits and habits can be transferred.

Turkish female names are melodic and harmonious, however, before making the final choice, it is necessary to consider the particular case taken, not the meaning and beauty of the nickname as a whole. The name should fit well with the surname and express some positive and pleasant parting words to the girl. You can also take into account the origin of the name, for example, it is taken from history or is borrowed from another language, which is converted to existing national traditions and customs of pronunciation.

Popular Turkish female names and their meanings:

Ai - the moon;

Asli - genuine, honest, faithful;

Bingul is a thousand roses;

Gyunesh - sunny;

Yesen - healthy, strong;

Elif - peaceful, clean, friendly;

Irmak - the river;

Kümsal is a sandy beach;

Ozai is special, unique, lunar;

Selvi - cypress, slender, majestic;

Ildiz - starry, clear;

Yaprak - leaf, airy, light.