Diba means “silk brocade”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Diba is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Diba mean?
Literal meaning
Diba is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “silk brocade”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Diba in Turkish
What does Diba mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Diba. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “silk brocade” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Diba come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Diba a Turkish name?
Yes. Diba is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Diba across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | DibaLatin | Girl | same as above: “silk brocade” | 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 Diba
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diba | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Diba
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 Diba rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SedaUnisex“voice, echo”same language (turkish)
- YağmurcaBoy“a kind of deer; wild goat”same language (turkish)
- AkipBoy“one who follows after another”same language (turkish)
- NazımBoy“arranger; composer of verse”same language (turkish)
- GökçekUnisex“beautiful and pleasant; brave; fresh”same language (turkish)
- MerzukBoy“fortunate; provided for”same language (turkish)
- AlphanBoy“hero khan”same language (turkish)
- AtadanBoy“from the ancestors”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Diba
What does the name Diba mean?
Diba means “silk brocade”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Diba a girl's or a boy's name?
Diba is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Diba come from?
Diba is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Diba?
Diba 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 Diba have?
Diba has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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