Pırıl means “glittering”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Pırıl is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Pırıl mean?
Literal meaning
Pırıl is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “glittering”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Pırıl in Turkish
What does Pırıl mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Pırıl. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “glittering” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Pırıl come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Pırıl a Turkish name?
Yes. Pırıl is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Pırıl across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | PırılLatin | Girl | same as above: “glittering” | 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 Pırıl
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pırıl | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Pırıl
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 Pırıl rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TayaGirl“nanny, wet nurse”same language (turkish)
- AkkanBoy“of pure lineage; knowledgeable”same language (turkish)
- TatuUnisex“peace”same language (turkish)
- AlpnurGirl“hero of light”same language (turkish)
- AkkınBoy“passionate, eager; flowing water; smooth, even”same language (turkish)
- NazımBoy“arranger; composer of verse”same language (turkish)
- CumaaliBoy“exalted Friday”same language (turkish)
- HayırgülGirl“good rose”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Pırıl
What does the name Pırıl mean?
Pırıl means “glittering”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Pırıl a girl's or a boy's name?
Pırıl is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Pırıl come from?
Pırıl is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Pırıl?
Pırıl 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 Pırıl have?
Pırıl 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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