Girl name
Akça name meaning
“whitish, rather white”
Akça means “whitish” or “rather white.” It combines Turkish ak, “white,” with the suffix -ça, which indicates resemblance or degree. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name evokes pale natural colors and has a linguistic connection with akçe, the historical name of a silver coin.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Turkish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Akça mean?
Whitish, rather white
In Turkish: beyaza yakın, oldukça beyaz
Akça expresses a shade or degree of whiteness. The associations of cleanliness and purity carried by Turkish ak can accompany its interpretation as a name. Historical uses may refer to money, but the given name need not be understood as directly denoting a coin or silver.
How popular is Akça?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 5provinces
Where is Akça in the top 30?
5 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Akça
Akça is formed from Turkish ak, “white,” with the suffix -ça, expressing resemblance or degree. The form is also historically connected with akçe, the coin name.
Double names with Akça
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Akça Pelinsu
Meaning of each name
- Akça: whitish, rather white
- Pelinsu: wormwood and water
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Simay Akça
Meaning of each name
- Simay: a silvery moon; moon like silver
- Akça: whitish, rather white
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Akça Gülben
Meaning of each name
- Akça: whitish, rather white
- Gülben: rose-like; resembling a rose
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Gülümser Akça
Meaning of each name
- Gülümser: smiling, wearing a gentle smile
- Akça: whitish, rather white
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Akça Ünver
Meaning of each name
- Akça: whitish, rather white
- Ünver: bring renown; bestow fame
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Sevilay Akça
Meaning of each name
- Sevilay: beloved as the moon; be loved, moon
- Akça: whitish, rather white
How to pronounce Akça
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /akt͡ʃa/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | آقچه |
Is Akça a girl’s name?
Yes, Akça is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Akça appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Akca
Names that sound like Akça
Names with related meanings
- Duru♀Clear, pure
- Azra♀Virgin
- Melek♀Spiritual being regarded as a divine messenger
- Betül♀Virgin
- Beyza♀White, fair and bright
- Beyzanur♀White light, bright and radiant illumination
- Berrak♀Clear, transparent
- Azranur♀Name combining untouched purity and light
- Zelal♀Clear, limpid, transparent
- Müberra♀Blameless, cleared of fault, pure
- Safiye♀Pure, clear
- Pakize♀Pure, spotless, thoroughly clean
Famous people named Akça
- Akça Kalem
FAQ about the name Akça
What is the meaning of Akça?
Akça means “whitish, rather white”. Akça is formed from Turkish ak, “white,” with the suffix -ça, expressing resemblance or degree. The form is also historically connected with akçe, the coin name.
Is Akça a girl’s name?
Yes, Akça is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Akça in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Akça nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Akça?
Akça is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Akça have?
Akça has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Akça?
Akça appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Akça?
Other spellings: Akca.
What names go well with Akça?
Some ideas: Akça Pelinsu; Simay Akça; Akça Gülben.
Famous people named Akça?
Notable people named Akça include Akça Kalem.
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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