Nedime means “companion, confidante”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Nedime is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Nedime mean?
Literal meaning
Nedime is a Turkish girl's name recorded as a given-name item on Wikidata. The name is identical to the Turkish word nedime, which a dictionary glosses as ‘bridesmaid’.[1]
feminine of Nedim
Nedime in Turkish
What does Nedime mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Nedime. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “companion, confidante” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Nedime come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Nedime a Turkish name?
Yes. Nedime is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Nedime across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | NedimeLatin | Girl | same as above: “companion, confidante” | 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 Nedime
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nedime[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Nedime
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 Nedime rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- FerkanBoy“of strong, esteemed lineage”same language (turkish)
- ArıkboğaBoy“pure bull”same language (turkish)
- TalazBoy“hurricane, storm”same language (turkish)
- MehveşGirl“moon-like”same language (turkish)
- AytunçBoy“moon bronze”same language (turkish)
- AnnakBoy“front side; lookout summit; memory; open field”same language (turkish)
- MelulUnisex“weary; sorrowful”same language (turkish)
- ŞayesteUnisex“fitting, worthy”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Nedime
What does the name Nedime mean?
Nedime means “companion, confidante”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Nedime a girl's or a boy's name?
Nedime is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Nedime come from?
Nedime is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nedime?
Nedime 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 Nedime have?
Nedime has 3 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.
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q108041219. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2358057182. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item; given-name item with Turkish label; Turkish label of the given-name item
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