Tarçın means “cinnamon”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Tarçın is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Tarçın mean?
Literal meaning
Tarçın is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “cinnamon”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
also a common noun
Tarçın in Turkish
What does Tarçın mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Tarçın. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “cinnamon” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Tarçın come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Tarçın a Turkish name?
Yes. Tarçın is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Tarçın across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | TarçınLatin | Girl | same as above: “cinnamon” | 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 Tarçın
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarçın | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Tarçın
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 Tarçın rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- EsmahanGirl“lofty lady”same language (turkish)
- ÇalganBoy“noisily flowing stream with a stony bed”same language (turkish)
- SaltukalpBoy“Saltuk the hero”same language (turkish)
- AkçabayBoy“wealthy lord”same language (turkish)
- SungurtekinBoy“gyrfalcon prince”same language (turkish)
- BəhramBoy“name of an ancient Iranian shah”same language (turkish)
- MuhittinBoy“reviver of the faith”same language (turkish)
- AlpyürükUnisex“restless, brave warrior”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Tarçın
What does the name Tarçın mean?
Tarçın means “cinnamon”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Tarçın a girl's or a boy's name?
Tarçın is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Tarçın come from?
Tarçın is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Tarçın?
Tarçın 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 Tarçın have?
Tarçın 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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