Turfa means “rare, precious”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Turfa is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Turfa mean?
Literal meaning
Turfa is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “rare, precious”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Turfa in Turkish
What does Turfa mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Turfa. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “rare, precious” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Turfa come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Turfa a Turkish name?
Yes. Turfa is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Turfa across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | TurfaLatin | Girl | same as above: “rare, precious” | 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 Turfa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turfa | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Turfa
Sibling names for Turfa
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 Turfa rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AltunçağUnisex“golden age”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltınelBoy“golden hand”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltınçiçekGirl“golden flower”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltınsaçGirl“golden-haired”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ZernişanGirl“gold-marked; gold inlay”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltınerUnisex“golden man”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltınözUnisex“golden essence”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltınizUnisex“golden trace”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Turfa
What does the name Turfa mean?
Turfa means “rare, precious”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Turfa a girl's or a boy's name?
Turfa is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Turfa come from?
Turfa is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Turfa?
Turfa 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 Turfa have?
Turfa 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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