Nezih means “pure, decent”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Nezih is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Nezih mean?
Literal meaning
Nezih is a Turkish boy's name recorded as a given-name item on Wikidata. The name is identical to the Turkish word nezih, which a dictionary glosses as ‘moral, pure, chaste’.[1]
Meaning themes: Purity
Nezih in Turkish
What does Nezih mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Nezih. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pure, decent” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Nezih come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Nezih a Turkish name?
Yes. Nezih is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Nezih across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | NezihLatin | Boy | same as above: “pure, decent” | 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 Nezih
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nezih[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Nezih
Sibling names for Nezih
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 Nezih rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AkaydınBoy“pure and bright”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- HaspolatUnisex“pure as steel”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- DilayGirl“bright-hearted, pure-hearted”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- ÖzdemirBoy“pure iron”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- AbgülUnisex“pure, water-clear rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- AkkarUnisex“white snow”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- ArıelUnisex“honest, pure, upright”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
- AkpayBoy“pure share”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme purity
Common questions about Nezih
What does the name Nezih mean?
Nezih means “pure, decent”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Nezih a girl's or a boy's name?
Nezih is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Nezih come from?
Nezih is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nezih?
Nezih 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 Nezih have?
Nezih has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 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 Q20669127. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2392178687. 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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