Nisan means “April”. It probably comes from Hebrew. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Nisan is a name of Hebrew origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Nisan mean?
Literal meaning
Nisan is recorded on Wiktionary as a Turkish unisex given name. Its meaning and origin have not yet been checked against the sources for this site, so no meaning is given here until that research is done.[1]
Nisan in Turkish
What does Nisan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Nisan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “April” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.[1]
Where does the name Nisan come from?
Hebrew, borrowing. From Hebrew.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Nisan a Turkish name?
Yes. Nisan is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Hebrew.
Nisan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | NisanLatin | Unisex | same as above: “April” | 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 Nisan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisan[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Nisan
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 Nisan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- PakkanUnisex“pure blood”same language (turkish)
- GülçiçekGirl“rose blossom”same language (turkish)
- LemaUnisex“gleam, radiance”same language (turkish)
- DehriBoy“one who believes the world is eternal; very learned person”same language (turkish)
- KayaalpBoy“rock hero”same language (turkish)
- TongarBoy“big and strong; elderly”same language (turkish)
- ArıcanUnisex“pure soul”same language (turkish)
- TanberkUnisex“firm dawn”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Nisan
What does the name Nisan mean?
Nisan means “April”. It probably comes from Hebrew. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Nisan a girl's or a boy's name?
Nisan is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Nisan come from?
Nisan is of Hebrew origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nisan?
Nisan 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 Nisan have?
Nisan 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 our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Nisan”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92944329. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a unisex (classified as both male and female or as unisex) given name in the Turkish section; listed as a unisex (listed as both male and female or as unisex) given name in the Turkish section; headword of the Turkish given-name entry is “Nisan”
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