Parla means “shine!”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Parla is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Parla mean?
Literal meaning
Parla is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “shine!”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Parla in Turkish
What does Parla mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Parla. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “shine!” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Parla come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Parla a Turkish name?
Yes. Parla is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Parla across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ParlaLatin | Girl | same as above: “shine!” | 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 Parla
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parla | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Parla
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 Parla rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NehireGirl“abundant, plentiful”same language (turkish)
- ĞäfürBoy“forgiving”same language (turkish)
- LâlegülUnisex“tulip and rose”same language (turkish)
- AylanUnisex“open ground, field”same language (turkish)
- AtalmışBoy“one who has made a name”same language (turkish)
- VəfaBoy“loyalty, faithfulness”same language (turkish)
- SiperBoy“shelter; trench”same language (turkish)
- BaşsoyBoy“head of the lineage”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Parla
What does the name Parla mean?
Parla means “shine!”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Parla a girl's or a boy's name?
Parla is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Parla come from?
Parla is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Parla?
Parla 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 Parla have?
Parla has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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