Ada means “island”. It probably comes from Ottoman Turkish. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Ada is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 3 letters.
What does Ada mean?
Ada is a Turkish name for girls and boys meaning 'island', taken from the Turkish noun ada. Note that the Turkish name is distinct from the European name Ada, which has a different origin.[1]
Meaning themes: Nature and seasons
Ada in Turkish
What does Ada mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Ada. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “island” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.[1]
Where does the name Ada come from?
Ottoman Turkish, native word. From the noun ada, inherited from Ottoman Turkish آطه.[2]Likely
Is Ada a Turkish name?
Yes. Ada is documented as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Ada across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | AdaLatin | Unisex | same as above: “island” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Ada
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Ada
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Ada
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Ada rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TağmanBoy“large and imposing like a mountain”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- TankutUnisex“blessed dawn”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- TalayhanBoy“sea khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- KaynarUnisex“spring, source of water; joy”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- GülçimenUnisex“rose meadow”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- YeleserBoy“gusting wind”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- TağUnisex“mountain”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- GüzayGirl“autumn moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
Common questions about Ada
What does the name Ada mean?
Ada means “island”. It probably comes from Ottoman Turkish. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Ada a girl's or a boy's name?
Ada is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Ada come from?
Ada is of Ottoman Turkish origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ada?
Ada is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Ada have?
Ada has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 3 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Ada”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93942022. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: from the Turkish noun ada, meaning island; classified as a unisex (classified as both male and female or as unisex) given name in the Turkish section; listed as a unisex (listed as both male and female or as unisex) given name in the Turkish section; headword of the Turkish given-name entry is “Ada”
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “ada”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 94499133. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish noun island, isle; city block; inherited from Ottoman آطه
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