Nəfisə means “precious, exquisite”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- Nəfisə is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Nəfisə mean?
Literally: Arabic nafīsa
Literal meaning
Nəfisə is a girl's name used in Azerbaijani and Turkish. It means “precious, exquisite”, from Arabic nafīsa. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Nəfisə in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Nəfisə mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Nefise. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “precious, exquisite” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Nəfisə mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Nəfisə. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “precious, exquisite” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Nəfisə come from?
Arabic, compound. From Arabic nafīsa.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Nəfisə?
Nəfisə is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Nəfisə across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | NefiseLatin | Girl | same as above: “precious, exquisite” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | NəfisəLatin | Girl | same as above: “precious, exquisite” | 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 Nəfisə
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nefise | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Nəfisə | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Nəfisə
Sibling names for Nəfisə
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 Nəfisə rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZümrütGirl“emerald”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltıntaşBoy“golden stone”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ZerrişteUnisex“gold thread”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltıntopBoy“golden ball; grapefruit”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- GünaltanBoy“golden sun”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ZernişanGirl“gold-marked; gold inlay”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- SimtenGirl“silver-skinned”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- GöherGirl“jewel, gem; treasure”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Nəfisə
What does the name Nəfisə mean?
Nəfisə means “precious, exquisite”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Is Nəfisə a girl's or a boy's name?
Nəfisə is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does Nəfisə come from?
Nəfisə is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nəfisə?
Nəfisə 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 is Nəfisə spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Nefise (Latin), Nəfisə (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Nəfisə have?
Nəfisə 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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