Nisvan means “women”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Nisvan is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Nisvan mean?
Literal meaning
Nisvan is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “women”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Nisvan in Turkish
What does Nisvan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Nisvan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “women” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Nisvan come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Nisvan a Turkish name?
Yes. Nisvan is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Nisvan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | NisvanLatin | Girl | same as above: “women” | 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 Nisvan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisvan | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Nisvan
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 Nisvan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AltındalGirl“golden branch”same language (turkish)
- SarıalpUnisex“yellow hero”same language (turkish)
- AltunayBoy“golden moon”same language (turkish)
- FikrettinBoy“thought of the faith”same language (turkish)
- TürkiliBoy“the Turkic homeland”same language (turkish)
- LâmihBoy“shining”same language (turkish)
- KarakanBoy“a mountain tree”same language (turkish)
- ArıpınarUnisex“clear flowing spring”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Nisvan
What does the name Nisvan mean?
Nisvan means “women”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Nisvan a girl's or a boy's name?
Nisvan is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Nisvan come from?
Nisvan is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nisvan?
Nisvan 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 Nisvan have?
Nisvan has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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