Yeşil means “green; young, fresh”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Yeşil is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Yeşil mean?
Literal meaning
Yeşil is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “green; young, fresh”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
also a common noun (the color)
Yeşil in Turkish
What does Yeşil mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Yeşil. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “green; young, fresh” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Yeşil come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Yeşil a Turkish name?
Yes. Yeşil is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Yeşil across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | YeşilLatin | Unisex | same as above: “green; young, fresh” | 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 Yeşil
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeşil | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Yeşil
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 Yeşil rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- CankızGirl“dear girl”same language (turkish)
- SevsayUnisex“love and respect”same language (turkish)
- AbdüllâtifBoy“servant of the Gentle”same language (turkish)
- ArsanBoy“of good reputation”same language (turkish)
- CankayaUnisex“bell rock”same language (turkish)
- KayrabayUnisex“kind, respected person”same language (turkish)
- NevaleUnisex“fortune, lot; gift; provisions”same language (turkish)
- ErtunçBoy“man of bronze”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Yeşil
What does the name Yeşil mean?
Yeşil means “green; young, fresh”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Yeşil a girl's or a boy's name?
Yeşil is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Yeşil come from?
Yeşil is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Yeşil?
Yeşil 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 Yeşil have?
Yeşil 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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