Nesil means “generation”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Nesil is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Nesil mean?
Literal meaning
Nesil is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “generation”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
also a common noun
Nesil in Turkish
What does Nesil mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Nesil. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “generation” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Nesil come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Nesil a Turkish name?
Yes. Nesil is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Nesil across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | NesilLatin | Boy | same as above: “generation” | 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 Nesil
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nesil | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Nesil
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 Nesil rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AcabayBoy“elder lord”same language (turkish)
- BalsarıGirl“honey-colored”same language (turkish)
- SaçıGirl“wedding gift; things scattered over a bride”same language (turkish)
- SadiBoy“happy, fortunate”same language (turkish)
- Sa'imBoy“one who fasts”same language (turkish)
- ErtüreBoy“man of custom”same language (turkish)
- ErdemirBoy“man of iron”same language (turkish)
- YetkinerBoy“mature man”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Nesil
What does the name Nesil mean?
Nesil means “generation”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Nesil a girl's or a boy's name?
Nesil is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Nesil come from?
Nesil is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nesil?
Nesil 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 Nesil have?
Nesil 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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