Ferişte means “angel; innocent”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Ferişte is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Ferişte mean?
Literal meaning
Ferişte is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “angel; innocent”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Purity
Ferişte in Turkish
What does Ferişte mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Ferişte. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “angel; innocent” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Ferişte come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Ferişte a Turkish name?
Yes. Ferişte is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Ferişte across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | FerişteLatin | Unisex | same as above: “angel; innocent” | 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 Ferişte
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferişte | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Ferişte
Sibling names for Ferişte
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 Ferişte rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AksöğütBoy“white willow”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- AkçakılBoy“white pebbles”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- ArbekBoy“honourable lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- AkönderBoy“pure leader”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- ArkutBoy“pure; auspicious”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- AkçakanBoy“noble, pure, honest”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- DurusoyBoy“of pure lineage”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- ArtaçBoy“honourable crown”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
Common questions about Ferişte
What does the name Ferişte mean?
Ferişte means “angel; innocent”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Ferişte a girl's or a boy's name?
Ferişte is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Ferişte come from?
Ferişte is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ferişte?
Ferişte 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 Ferişte have?
Ferişte has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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