Niyazi means “supplicant”. It comes from Persian. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Niyazi is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Niyazi mean?
Literal meaning
Niyazi is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “supplicant”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Niyazi in Turkish
What does Niyazi mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Niyazi. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “supplicant” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Niyazi come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Niyazi a Turkish name?
Yes. Niyazi is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Niyazi across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | NiyaziLatin | Boy | same as above: “supplicant” | 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 Niyazi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niyazi | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Niyazi
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 Niyazi rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KaradumanBoy“dark mist”same language (turkish)
- VerdinazGirl“rose of grace”same language (turkish)
- DidemGirl“my eye”same language (turkish)
- GülçinGirl“rose picker”same language (turkish)
- HanbikenGirl“khan's lady”same language (turkish)
- SahipBoy“owner; protector”same language (turkish)
- KerimhanUnisex“generous ruler”same language (turkish)
- SevkanUnisex“beloved lineage”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Niyazi
What does the name Niyazi mean?
Niyazi means “supplicant”. It comes from Persian. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Niyazi a girl's or a boy's name?
Niyazi is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Niyazi come from?
Niyazi is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Niyazi?
Niyazi 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 Niyazi have?
Niyazi 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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