Nalmes means “gem, diamond”. It comes from West Circassian. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Nalmes is a name of West Circassian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Nalmes mean?
Literal meaning
Nalmes is a Turkish girl's name recorded on Wiktionary. Its etymology there derives it from налмэс ‘gem, diamond’ (West Circassian), giving the meaning “gem, diamond”.[1]
Nalmes in Turkish
What does Nalmes mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Nalmes. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “gem, diamond” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Nalmes come from?
West Circassian, borrowing. Borrowed from West Circassian налмэс (nalmɛs, “gem, diamond”).[1]✓ Documented
Is Nalmes a Turkish name?
Yes. Nalmes is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from West Circassian.
Nalmes across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | NalmesLatin | Girl | same as above: “gem, diamond” | 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 Nalmes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nalmes[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Nalmes
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 Nalmes rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GüzelcanGirl“beautiful soul”same language (turkish)
- MahbubeGirl“beloved”same language (turkish)
- RaikBoy“pleasing, attractive”same language (turkish)
- MusaddıkBoy“one who confirms”same language (turkish)
- SuudiBoy“relating to blessed stars; relating to ascent”same language (turkish)
- RatipBoy“orderly, regular; fixed”same language (turkish)
- DemircanBoy“iron-souled”same language (turkish)
- BaysalUnisex“calm, peaceful”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Nalmes
What does the name Nalmes mean?
Nalmes means “gem, diamond”. It comes from West Circassian. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Nalmes a girl's or a boy's name?
Nalmes is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Nalmes come from?
Nalmes is of West Circassian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nalmes?
Nalmes 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 Nalmes have?
Nalmes has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Nalmes”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92973598. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology: Borrowed from West Circassian налмэс (nalmɛs, “gem, diamond”).; Turkish given-name entry; listed as a Turkish given name; headword Nalmes
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