Nahire means “first day or last night of the month”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Nahire is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Nahire mean?
Literal meaning
Nahire is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “first day or last night of the month”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Nahire in Turkish
What does Nahire mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Nahire. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “first day or last night of the month” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Nahire come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Nahire a Turkish name?
Yes. Nahire is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Nahire across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | NahireLatin | Girl | same as above: “first day or last night of the month” | 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 Nahire
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nahire | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Nahire
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 Nahire rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- HicapUnisex“separation; grief, anguish”same language (turkish)
- GülperiGirl“rose fairy”same language (turkish)
- SukuşuUnisex“a bird that lives along water banks”same language (turkish)
- AdsoyBoy“name and lineage”same language (turkish)
- RüştiyeGirl“relating to maturity”same language (turkish)
- BaytaşBoy“lord stone”same language (turkish)
- EnharBoy“rivers”same language (turkish)
- GünakUnisex“good, auspicious, happy day”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Nahire
What does the name Nahire mean?
Nahire means “first day or last night of the month”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Nahire a girl's or a boy's name?
Nahire is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Nahire come from?
Nahire is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nahire?
Nahire 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 Nahire have?
Nahire has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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