Boy name
Adlı name meaning
“having a name; renowned”
Adlı means “having a name” or “renowned.” It is formed from Turkish ad, “name,” with the suffix -lı, expressing possession or association. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it has a direct connection with naming: its structure literally describes something that has a name.
What does Adlı mean?
Having a name; renowned
In Turkish: adı olan; tanınmış
In modern Turkish, adlı usually introduces the name by which something is known. Older or literary usage can also suggest renown. The final dotless ı matters when explaining the personal name: historical associations belonging to the pen name Adlî should not automatically be transferred to this spelling.
Origin of the name Adlı
As supplied, Adlı can be analyzed as Turkish ad ‘name’ plus the suffix -lı ‘having’. It is distinct from Arabic-derived Adli or Adlî, meaning ‘related to justice’.
How to pronounce Adlı
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /adlɯ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ادلو |
Is Adlı a boy’s name?
Yes, Adlı is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Adlı does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Adli
Names that sound like Adlı
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FAQ about the name Adlı
What is the meaning of Adlı?
Adlı means “having a name; renowned”. As supplied, Adlı can be analyzed as Turkish ad ‘name’ plus the suffix -lı ‘having’. It is distinct from Arabic-derived Adli or Adlî, meaning ‘related to justice’.
Is Adlı a boy’s name?
Yes, Adlı is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Adlı in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Adlı nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Adlı?
Adlı is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Adlı have?
Adlı has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Adlı?
Adlı does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Adlı?
Other spellings: Adli.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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