Nazlıcan means “coy darling”. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Nazlıcan mean?
Literally: nazlı 'coy' + can 'soul, dear'
Literal meaning
Nazlıcan is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “coy darling”, from nazlı 'coy' + can 'soul, dear'.
Meaning themes: Life and soul · Love and affection
Nazlıcan in Turkish
What does Nazlıcan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Nazlıcan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “coy darling” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Nazlıcan come from?
- can “soul; life”, from Persian (Persian جان, Turkish can, Kazakh / Kyrgyz жан, Uzbek jon, Kazakh жан, Kyrgyz жан)
Is Nazlıcan a Turkish name?
Yes. Nazlıcan is used as a given name in Turkish.
Nazlıcan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | NazlıcanLatin | Girl | same as above: “coy darling” | 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 Nazlıcan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazlıcan | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Nazlıcan
Other names with can
Sibling names for Nazlıcan
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 Nazlıcan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- CandaşBoy“soulmate, close friend”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul · also shares the element can
- İlcanBoy“soul of the realm”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul · also shares the element can
- CanberkBoy“strong soul”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul · also shares the element can
- ÖzgürcanBoy“free soul”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul · also shares the element can
- UğurcanUnisex“lucky soul”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul · also shares the element can
- KayacanBoy“rock-solid soul”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul · also shares the element can
- ErcanBoy“man, hero + soul”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul · also shares the element can
- PericanGirl“fairy soul”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul · also shares the element can
Common questions about Nazlıcan
What does the name Nazlıcan mean?
Nazlıcan means “coy darling”. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Nazlıcan a girl's or a boy's name?
Nazlıcan is recorded as a girl's name.
Which languages use Nazlıcan?
Nazlıcan 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 Nazlıcan have?
Nazlıcan has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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