Gölge means “shadow; shade”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Gölge is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Gölge mean?
Literal meaning
Gölge is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “shadow; shade”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Gölge in Turkish
What does Gölge mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Gölge. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “shadow; shade” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Gölge come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Gölge a Turkish name?
Yes. Gölge is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Gölge across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | GölgeLatin | Girl | same as above: “shadow; shade” | 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 Gölge
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gölge | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Gölge
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 Gölge rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AcarBoy“bold, brave; clever”same language (turkish)
- BayraktarBoy“standard-bearer”same language (turkish)
- YamanözBoy“of strong essence”same language (turkish)
- YamanerBoy“brave, strong man”same language (turkish)
- SemenGirl“jasmine flower”same language (turkish)
- TanaltayUnisex“dawn Altai”same language (turkish)
- ÖzaslanBoy“strong, noble as a lion”same language (turkish)
- HiranurGirl“light of Hira”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Gölge
What does the name Gölge mean?
Gölge means “shadow; shade”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Gölge a girl's or a boy's name?
Gölge is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Gölge come from?
Gölge is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Gölge?
Gölge 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 Gölge have?
Gölge 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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