Unisex name
Andelip name meaning
“nightingale; a bird celebrated for its song”
Andelip means “nightingale,” a bird celebrated for its song. It is the Turkish form of Arabic ʿandalīb and is used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. The name evokes the nightingale paired with the rose in classical poetry, as well as birdsong heard after dusk.
What does Andelip mean?
Nightingale; a bird celebrated for its song
In Turkish: bülbül; ötüşüyle anılan kuş
Andelip is a literary name evoking the nightingale and its celebrated song. In classical poetry, the bird often appears alongside the rose as a voice of love and longing; the name shares its meaning with Bülbül and is encountered chiefly in discussions of older literature.
Origin of the name Andelip
Andelip is a Turkish form of Arabic ʿandalīb, meaning nightingale.
How to pronounce Andelip
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /andelip/ |
| Arabic | عندليب |
Is Andelip a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Andelip is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Andelip does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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- Yunus♂Dove
- Tuğrul♂A falcon-like bird of prey
- Helin♀A bird's nest
- Şahin♂The bird of prey called a hawk or buzzard
- Doğan♂Falcon
- Hümanur♀Name evoking the huma bird and light
- Kumru♀A dove with a soft cooing call
- Suna♀A duck known for its patterned plumage
FAQ about the name Andelip
What is the meaning of Andelip?
Andelip means “nightingale; a bird celebrated for its song”. Andelip is a Turkish form of Arabic ʿandalīb, meaning nightingale.
Is Andelip a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Andelip is used for both boys and girls.
Is Andelip in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Andelip nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Andelip?
Andelip is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Andelip have?
Andelip has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Andelip?
Andelip does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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