Traditional Turkish Names

Servant of God

Most praised, highly praiseworthy

Noble, exalted, sublime

Brave hero, true hero

pillar, staff, high place; also 'earth' or 'fertile ground'

Genuine, original, true

Moon halo, moonlight

Living, prosperous, lively

Peace, tranquility

wise, sagacious, knowledgeable

Lightning, steed of prophets

Life, soul, spirit

Beloved, sweetheart

Ruler, king, collection, assembly

Handsome, beautiful

a bunch of flowers, a bouquet

sea, ocean

Ocean, sea

Marbled paper, cloud, or brow; often associated with beauty and art.

Wealth, love, or 'he who loves'

Slender, tall, first letter of the Arabic alphabet

Trustworthy, faithful, reliable, secure

Friend, older brother, or poet/lover

virtue, merit, talent

More rapid, journey at night, or helper

Captivating, abstaining, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad

Criterion, proof, distinction, one who distinguishes between right and wrong

Sky ruler, heavenly khan

Sky water, celestial water; refers to the clear, blue waters of the sky or a beautiful river.

Rose

Intimate friend, beloved

Smile, laughter

Mountain of strength, exalted, lofty

Handsome, good, benevolent

Respectable, premature baby, derived from the Arabic root for 'to hasten' or 'to be premature'.

Little beauty, good; handsome, goodly

Father of many, noble father

River, stream

Ruler, king, khan, prince

generosity, nobility, bounty

ember moon, fiery moon

The East, Levant, handsome, brave, marine

praised one, laudable

Queen, ruler, sovereign

Brave, manly, courageous

Bitter, beloved, or wished-for child

Wish, desire, goal, objective

The chosen one, selected