Nərgiz means “narcissus”. It comes from Azerbaijani. It is documented as a girl's name in Azerbaijani and also used in Uyghur.
- Nərgiz is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Nərgiz mean?
Nərgiz is a girl's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary traces the name to nərgiz (‘narcissus’). That word means “narcissus”.[1]
Nərgiz in Uyghur and Azerbaijani
What does Nərgiz mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written نەرگىز and Nergiz (ULY). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “narcissus” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Nərgiz mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Nərgiz. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “narcissus” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Nərgiz come from?
Azerbaijani, native word. Wiktionary traces the name to nərgiz (‘narcissus’).[1]✓ Documented
How do you pronounce Nərgiz?
In IPA: [næɾˈɟiz], as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Which languages use the name Nərgiz?
Nərgiz is used as a given name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Azerbaijani. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Nərgiz across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | نەرگىزArabic script | Girl | same as above: “narcissus” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | NərgizLatin | Girl | same as above: “narcissus” | 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 Nərgiz
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nərgiz[1] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| نەرگىز | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Nergiz | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY) |
Sibling names for Nərgiz
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 Nərgiz rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZunnunBoy“with the fish, companion of the fish”same language (uyghur)
- MujibBoy“one who grants wishes and requests; one who answers”same language (uyghur)
- TələtBoy“fortunate; appeared, risen; face, countenance”same language (uyghur, azerbaijani)
- SiddiqBoy“loyal, true, honest, faithful, sincere”same language (uyghur)
- “mountain”same language (uyghur)
- GüliruhGirl“flower of joy, of life; giver of spirit and life”same language (uyghur)
- ZimamBoy“obligation, duty, loyalty”same language (uyghur)
- EskerBoy“soldier; army”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Nərgiz
What does the name Nərgiz mean?
Nərgiz means “narcissus”. It comes from Azerbaijani. It is documented as a girl's name in Azerbaijani and also used in Uyghur.
Is Nərgiz a girl's or a boy's name?
Nərgiz is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Uyghur: girls; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does Nərgiz come from?
Nərgiz is of Azerbaijani origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nərgiz?
Nərgiz is recorded for Uyghur 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 Nərgiz spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Nərgiz (Latin), نەرگىز (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Nərgiz have?
Nərgiz 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 “Nərgiz”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92309574. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology states: From nərgiz (“narcissus”); classified as a female given name in the Azerbaijani section; IPA [næɾˈɟiz]; listed as a female given name in the Azerbaijani section (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “nərgiz”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92309661. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Azerbaijani nərgiz ‘narcissus’
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