Perçem means “forelock; plume”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Perçem is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Perçem mean?
Literal meaning
Perçem is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “forelock; plume”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Perçem in Turkish
What does Perçem mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Perçem. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “forelock; plume” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Perçem come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Perçem a Turkish name?
Yes. Perçem is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Perçem across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | PerçemLatin | Girl | same as above: “forelock; plume” | 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 Perçem
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perçem | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Perçem
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 Perçem rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZülfüzarUnisex“one with abundant hair”same language (turkish)
- YunusBoy“Jonah (name of the prophet)”same language (turkish)
- BaturayBoy“hero moon”same language (turkish)
- YurtalUnisex“take the homeland”same language (turkish)
- IremBoy“paradise”same language (turkish)
- NazlımUnisex“my darling, my cherished coy one”same language (turkish)
- İlhamiBoy“inspired”same language (turkish)
- SevinayGirl“joyful moon”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Perçem
What does the name Perçem mean?
Perçem means “forelock; plume”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Perçem a girl's or a boy's name?
Perçem is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Perçem come from?
Perçem is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Perçem?
Perçem 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 Perçem have?
Perçem 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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