Özlem means “longing, yearning”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Özlem is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Özlem mean?
Özlem is a Turkish female name meaning 'longing' or 'yearning', from the noun özlem. The word is formed from the verb özlemek, 'to miss'.[1]
Meaning themes: Love and affection
Özlem in Turkish
What does Özlem mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Özlem. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “longing, yearning” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Özlem come from?
Turkic, native word. From özle- 'to miss' plus a deverbal noun suffix.[2]✓ Documented
How do you pronounce Özlem?
In IPA: /œz.lɛm/, as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Is Özlem a Turkish name?
Yes. Özlem is documented as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Özlem across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ÖzlemLatin | Girl | same as above: “longing, yearning” | 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 Özlem
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Özlem[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Özlem
Sibling names for Özlem
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 Özlem rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SeviUnisex“love, deep affection”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- AltuncanGirl“golden soul”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- NuhcanBoy“Noah's soul”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- SevgünBoy“love day”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- SevnurGirl“love light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- SevgülGirl“love rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- GürsevGirl“ardent love”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- AbacanGirl“dear mother”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
Common questions about Özlem
What does the name Özlem mean?
Özlem means “longing, yearning”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Özlem a girl's or a boy's name?
Özlem is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Özlem come from?
Özlem is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Özlem?
Özlem 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 Özlem have?
Özlem 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 “Özlem”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 86224253. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish name from özlem 'longing'; classified as a female given name in the Turkish section; IPA /œz.lɛm/ (Turkish Pronunciation section); listed as a female given name in the Turkish section (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “özlem”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 91193706. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish noun longing, yearning, missing; özlemek (özle- 'to miss') + -m
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