Irem means “paradise”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
- Irem is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Irem mean?
جەننەتLiteral meaning
Irem (ئىرەم) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “paradise” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Nature and seasons
Irem in Turkish and Uyghur
What does Irem mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written İrem. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “paradise” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Irem mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئىرەم, Irem (ULY transliteration), Erem and ئەرەم. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “paradise” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Irem come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Irem?
Irem is used as a given name in Turkish and Uyghur. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Irem across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | İremLatin | Girl | same as above: “paradise” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | ئىرەمArabic script EremLatin, variant ئەرەمArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “paradise” | Documented[1] |
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 Irem
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.
Names related to Irem
Variants and linked names
- HeremGirl“paradise, garden”
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Irem
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 Irem rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ÇokuUnisex“mountain summit”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- GülbağGirl“rose garden”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- TangünUnisex“dawn day”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- OnbulakBoy“ten springs”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- YuraBoy“mountain ridge”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- BögetBoy“pool; deep part of a lake; puddle”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- SeyhunUnisex“flowing water; a river of Central Asia”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- SeyhanUnisex“the Seyhan river”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
Common questions about Irem
What does the name Irem mean?
Irem means “paradise”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
Is Irem a girl's or a boy's name?
Irem is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Uyghur: boys.
Where does Irem come from?
Irem is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Irem?
Irem is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur. 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 is Irem spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: İrem (Latin), ئىرەم (Arabic script), Erem (Latin), ئەرەم (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Irem have?
Irem 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 a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: جەننەت; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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