Zümrüt means “emerald”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Zümrüt is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Zümrüt mean?
Literal meaning
Zümrüt is a Turkish girl's name recorded as a given-name item on Wikidata. The name is identical to the Turkish word zümrüt, which a dictionary glosses as ‘emerald (gemstone)’.[1]
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Zümrüt in Turkish
What does Zümrüt mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Zümrüt. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “emerald” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Zümrüt come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Zümrüt a Turkish name?
Yes. Zümrüt is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Zümrüt across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ZümrütLatin | Girl | same as above: “emerald” | Documented[1] |
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 Zümrüt
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zümrüt[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Zümrüt
Sibling names for Zümrüt
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 Zümrüt rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NursimGirl“silvery light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltıngülGirl“golden rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- PırlantaGirl“brilliant-cut diamond”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- SimtenGirl“silver-skinned”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- DürdanəGirl“single pearl”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltınbaranUnisex“worth its weight in gold”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- NəfisəGirl“precious, exquisite”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- İncigülGirl“pearl rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Zümrüt
What does the name Zümrüt mean?
Zümrüt means “emerald”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Zümrüt a girl's or a boy's name?
Zümrüt is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Zümrüt come from?
Zümrüt is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zümrüt?
Zümrüt 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 Zümrüt have?
Zümrüt has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q104815490. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2357972365. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item; given-name item with Turkish label; Turkish label of the given-name item
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