Girls Names – Meanings & Origins

زنبق

Lily — pure white flower; symbol of clarity and purity.

زُهرة

Venus — planet of beauty and brilliance in Arabian tradition.

زليخا

The radiant beauty — wife of Aziz in the story of Prophet Yusuf in the Quran.

زمرد

Emerald — the precious green gemstone; symbol of luxury and beauty.

بانو

Persian name meaning "lady, noblewoman, princess". A title of honor that became a beloved given name, conveying dignity, grace, and noble bearing.

رغدان

ease; comfort; abundance of life that never runs dry; a woman who brings prosperity and gentle ease to all around her

وجد

love; longing; deep yearning of the heart; a name of tender emotion and profound feeling for those held dear

أيبوكه

Moon princess, wise as the moon. From Turkish ay (moon) + büke (wise woman, princess). Evokes nobility and grace.

أيغول

Moon rose. From Turkish ay (moon) + gül (rose, from Persian). A poetic name evoking gentle radiant beauty.

أيلين

Moon halo, encircled by moonlight. From Turkish ay (moon) + lin (halo). Hugely popular across Turkey and Azerbaijan.

أينور

Moonlight. From Turkish ay (moon) + Arabic nur (light). Traditionally given to girls born on bright moonlit nights.

أيسل

Moonlight stream, like the moon. From Turkish ay (moon) + sel (flowing water). Evokes flowing, gentle beauty.

أيسو

Moonwater, moon's reflection on water. From Turkish ay (moon) + su (water). A poetic, gentle name.

أيسون

Halo of the moon, moonglow. A combination of Turkish ay (moon) and sun (radiance). One of the most popular Turkish girl names.

أيتاج

Moon crown. From Turkish ay (moon) + Persian taç (crown). Evokes a woman radiant like a crown of moonlight.

بيرين

Strong, wise. A trendy modern Turkish name for independent-spirited girls.

برفين

Snowflake (Kurdish). Given to a girl as white and pure as falling snow.

بيرا

Pious, devoted (from Arabic Barra). Popular Turkish-Islamic name evoking gentle devotion.

تشاغلا

Green unripe almond. A sweet name evoking freshness and youth.

تشاهايا

Light, radiance (Indonesian). Conveys a glowing face and spirit.

دفنه

Laurel tree (from Greek daphne). Symbol of victory and honor, as laurel wreaths crowned ancient heroes.

دينيز

Sea. A unisex Turkish name evoking depth, vastness, and tranquility. One of the most popular modern Turkish names.

دلان

Beloved, big-hearted (Kurdish). From dil (heart). Used for both genders.

إيجه

Queen, eldest sister. A short, powerful Turkish name very common among young Turkish women.

إيلا

Hazel-eyed. Refers to light brown/hazel eyes. A trendy modern Turkish name.

إليف

The letter Alif (the first Arabic letter). Symbolizes purity, simplicity, and beginnings. Top popular name in Turkey.

غونيش

Sun. A direct, powerful Turkish name given to girls who light up their family's life.

هيفي

Hope (Kurdish). A beautiful simple name evoking optimism and a bright future.

هيرا

Named after Cave Hira where Prophet Muhammad ﷺ received the first revelation. Carries deep spiritual meaning.

إنداه

Beautiful (Indonesian). A simple name conveying natural beauty and grace.

لاله

Tulip (from Persian). The Tulip is the national flower of Turkey and a symbol of the Ottoman Empire.

مهسا

Like the moon (Persian). From mah (moon) + sa (like). A classic Persian beauty name.

مهتاب

Moonlight (Persian). From mah (moon) + tab (light, glow). A poetic image of soft feminine beauty.

نازلي

Coy, gentle, charming (Persian/Turkish). A romantic, delicate name.

نيهير

River (from Arabic). Evokes flow, continuity, and enduring vitality.

نيلوفر

Water lily, lotus (Persian). Symbolizes purity rising untainted from muddy waters.

نيسان

April, spring (from Arabic/Aramaic). Often given to girls born in spring, symbolizing renewal and bloom.

باريسا

Like a fairy/angel (Persian). From pari (fairy) + sa (like). Given to girls of ethereal beauty.

باريا

Fairy (Persian). Evokes otherworldly, magical beauty.

بينار

Fresh spring of water. Symbolizes purity, generosity, and life flowing forth.

بوتري

Princess (Indonesian, from Sanskrit). Beloved name for newborn girls in Indonesia.

روجين

Sunlight, dawn (Kurdish). From roj (sun) + in (light).

روكسانا

Bright, shining one (Old Persian). The name of Alexander the Great's Persian wife.

رؤيا

Dream, vision (Persian). Given to a girl who seems like a beautiful dream come true.

سبا

Gentle morning breeze (Persian). Also mentioned in the Quran (Surat Saba) as the kingdom of Queen Bilqis.

سيلين

Flowing, like a stream. From Turkish sel (flowing water). Evokes vitality and gentle strength.

ستاره

Star (Persian). A romantic poetic name common in Iran and Afghanistan.

سيفدا

Deep love, passion. From Arabic sawda (the dark passion that grips the heart). Romantic and intense.