İnci means “pearl”. It comes from Turkic (ultimately Middle Chinese). It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish and also used in Azerbaijani.
- İnci is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does İnci mean?
İnci is a Turkish female name meaning 'pearl', from the common noun inci. Wiktionary traces the word back through older Turkic to a Middle Chinese term for a genuine pearl.[1]
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
İnci in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does İnci mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written İnci. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pearl” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1,3]
What does İnci mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written İnci. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pearl” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name İnci come from?
Turkic (ultimately Middle Chinese), native word. Inherited through Ottoman Turkish from Common Turkic *yinčü, ultimately from Middle Chinese.[2]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name İnci?
İnci is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Turkic (ultimately Middle Chinese). The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
İnci across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | İnciLatin | Girl | same as above: “pearl” | Documented[1,3] |
| Azerbaijani | İnciLatin | Girl | same as above: “pearl” | 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 İnci
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| İnci[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| İnci | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to İnci
Sibling names for İnci
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with İnci rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZernişanGirl“gold-marked; gold inlay”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AkçerUnisex“fair man”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltınhanımGirl“golden lady”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AlanguBoy“golden deer”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ZərintacGirl“golden crown”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AkaltanBoy“pure gold”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- GümüşkurtBoy“silver wolf”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- SimruyUnisex“silver-faced”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about İnci
What does the name İnci mean?
İnci means “pearl”. It comes from Turkic (ultimately Middle Chinese). It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish and also used in Azerbaijani.
Is İnci a girl's or a boy's name?
İnci is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does İnci come from?
İnci is of Turkic (ultimately Middle Chinese) origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use İnci?
İnci is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani. 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 İnci have?
İnci has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “İnci”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92907976. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish name from inci 'pearl'; classified as a female given name in the Turkish section; listed as a female given name in the Turkish section; headword of the Turkish given-name entry is “İnci”
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “inci”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 90828959. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish noun pearl; from Ottoman اینجو, from Proto-Common Turkic *yinčü, ultimately from Middle Chinese
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q20000286 (İnci, female given name). Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2357920070. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item lists Turkish under P407
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