Girl name
Ahilya name meaning
“unploughed; untouched”
Ahilya means “unploughed” or “untouched.” It is a form of Sanskrit Ahalyā, interpreted through the negative prefix a- and an element associated with ploughing. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name has a literary and mythological connection with Ahalya, a figure in the Indian epic Ramayana.
What does Ahilya mean?
Unploughed; untouched
In Turkish: sürülmemiş; dokunulmamış
Ahilya is associated with Ahalya in Hindu narrative tradition, where she appears as the wife of Gautama. Details of her story vary between versions of the Ramayana tradition. Another historical association is the eighteenth-century ruler Ahilyabai Holkar; the name’s literal interpretation is not entirely settled.
Origin of the name Ahilya
Ahilya is a form of Sanskrit Ahalyā. A common analysis connects it with a negative prefix and a term associated with ploughing; an interpretation as “flawless” also exists.
How to pronounce Ahilya
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ahilja/ |
Is Ahilya a girl’s name?
Yes, Ahilya is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Ahilya does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Ahilya
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Famous people named Ahilya
- Ahilya Moşos · b. 1884
FAQ about the name Ahilya
What is the meaning of Ahilya?
Ahilya means “unploughed; untouched”. Ahilya is a form of Sanskrit Ahalyā. A common analysis connects it with a negative prefix and a term associated with ploughing; an interpretation as “flawless” also exists.
Is Ahilya a girl’s name?
Yes, Ahilya is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Ahilya in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ahilya nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ahilya?
Ahilya is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Ahilya have?
Ahilya has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Ahilya?
Ahilya does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Ahilya?
Notable people named Ahilya include Ahilya Moşos.
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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