Bahriye means “of the sea”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Bahriye is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Bahriye mean?
Literal meaning
Bahriye is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “of the sea”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
feminine of Bahri; also 'navy'
Meaning themes: Nature and seasons
Bahriye in Turkish
What does Bahriye mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Bahriye. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “of the sea” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Bahriye come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Bahriye a Turkish name?
Yes. Bahriye is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Bahriye across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | BahriyeLatin | Girl | same as above: “of the sea” | Editorial |
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 Bahriye
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahriye | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Bahriye
Sibling names for Bahriye
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 Bahriye rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KayaBoy“rock”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- ZüleyhaGirl“water nymph”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- AkmeriçBoy“white Meriç”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- NuşabeUnisex“water of immortality”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- KaramanBoy“dark-skinned person; a south-west wind”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- SakaBoy“water carrier; small songbird”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- TecerUnisex“skillful; a mountain range in central Anatolia”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- GökbelenUnisex“blue-green upland slope”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
Common questions about Bahriye
What does the name Bahriye mean?
Bahriye means “of the sea”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Bahriye a girl's or a boy's name?
Bahriye is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Bahriye come from?
Bahriye is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Bahriye?
Bahriye 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 Bahriye have?
Bahriye has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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