İslim means “arabesque-style ornament; steam”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- İslim is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does İslim mean?
Literal meaning
İslim is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “arabesque-style ornament; steam”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
İslim in Turkish
What does İslim mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written İslim. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “arabesque-style ornament; steam” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name İslim come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is İslim a Turkish name?
Yes. İslim is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
İslim across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | İslimLatin | Girl | same as above: “arabesque-style ornament; steam” | 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 İslim
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| İslim | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for İslim
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 İslim rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ToperBoy“round warrior”same language (turkish)
- JülideGirl“dishevelled (hair)”same language (turkish)
- CanözUnisex“one's inner essence”same language (turkish)
- SimayişemsGirl“face like the sun”same language (turkish)
- MüşerrefGirl“honoured”same language (turkish)
- CihanmertBoy“brave one of the world”same language (turkish)
- AlabayBoy“colourful lord”same language (turkish)
- DemirbağUnisex“iron bond”same language (turkish)
Common questions about İslim
What does the name İslim mean?
İslim means “arabesque-style ornament; steam”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is İslim a girl's or a boy's name?
İslim is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does İslim come from?
İslim is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use İslim?
İslim 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 İslim have?
İslim 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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