Nazlı means “coy, pampered, graceful”. It comes from Persian and Turkic elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- Nazlı is a name of Persian and Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Nazlı mean?
Literally: naz 'grace, coquetry' + -lı
Literal meaning
Nazlı is a girl's name used in Azerbaijani and Turkish. It means “coy, pampered, graceful”, from naz 'grace, coquetry' + -lı. Its elements are Persian and Turkic in origin.
Meaning themes: Beauty
Nazlı in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Nazlı mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Nazlı. Here it is glossed as “coy, coquettish”. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Nazlı mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Nazlı. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “coy, pampered, graceful” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Nazlı come from?
Persian and Turkic, hybrid compound. From naz 'grace, coquetry' + -lı.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Nazlı?
Nazlı is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Persian and Turkic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Nazlı across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | NazlıLatin | Girl | “coy, coquettish” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | NazlıLatin | Girl | same as above: “coy, pampered, graceful” | 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 Nazlı
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazlı | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Nazlı | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Nazlı
Sibling names for Nazlı
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 Nazlı rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZülfiyyəGirl“with beautiful locks”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme beauty
- CilvesazGirl“coquettish, graceful”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- GökbenUnisex“sky-blue beauty spot”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- GüledaGirl“graceful rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- HüsünUnisex“beautiful, good; beauty”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- AdıgüzelUnisex“one with a fine name”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- SevimgülGirl“lovely rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- SanayUnisex“beautiful as the moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
Common questions about Nazlı
What does the name Nazlı mean?
Nazlı means “coy, pampered, graceful”. It comes from Persian and Turkic elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Is Nazlı a girl's or a boy's name?
Nazlı is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does Nazlı come from?
Nazlı is of Persian and Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nazlı?
Nazlı 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 Nazlı have?
Nazlı 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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