Belma means “soft, calm, unhurried”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Belma is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Belma mean?
Literal meaning
Belma is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “soft, calm, unhurried”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Belma in Turkish
What does Belma mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Belma. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “soft, calm, unhurried” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Belma come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Belma a Turkish name?
Yes. Belma is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Belma across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | BelmaLatin | Unisex | same as above: “soft, calm, unhurried” | 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 Belma
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belma | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Belma
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 Belma rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AksevilUnisex“pure beloved”same language (turkish)
- ErenkaraBoy“dark sage”same language (turkish)
- SadegülGirl“plain, pure rose”same language (turkish)
- TemizalpBoy“pure-hearted hero”same language (turkish)
- GüntenGirl“body of the sun”same language (turkish)
- DurucanBoy“pure soul”same language (turkish)
- ErtunçBoy“man of bronze”same language (turkish)
- TanelBoy“dawn land”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Belma
What does the name Belma mean?
Belma means “soft, calm, unhurried”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Belma a girl's or a boy's name?
Belma is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Belma come from?
Belma is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Belma?
Belma 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 Belma have?
Belma has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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