Girl name
Bahriye name meaning
“of the sea; relating to the sea”
Bahriye means of the sea or relating to the sea and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. It comes from Arabic baḥriyya, derived from baḥr, meaning sea, and is the feminine counterpart of Bahri. Waves reaching the shore provide a concrete natural image for its maritime meaning.
What does Bahriye mean?
Of the sea; relating to the sea
In Turkish: denize ait; denizle ilgili
Bahriye is a feminine name connected with the sea and shares its root with Bahri. In Turkish, bahriye also historically referred to the navy and its institutions. The personal name's basic sense is 'of the sea', while the naval meaning is a related lexical development.
The ending “-ye” has no single independent meaning across these names. In Rukiye, Safiye and Aliye, the ending is understood through each name’s linguistic origin and structure. More girl names ending in -ye →
Origin of the name Bahriye
From Arabic bahriyya, a feminine form derived from bahr, 'sea'. It is the feminine counterpart of Bahri.
Double names with Bahriye
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Bahriye Mahur
Meaning of each name
- Bahriye: of the sea; relating to the sea
- Mahur: the name of a Turkish musical makam
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Nurhayat Bahriye
Meaning of each name
- Nurhayat: light of life; a luminous life
- Bahriye: of the sea; relating to the sea
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Bahriye Mevlüde
Meaning of each name
- Bahriye: of the sea; relating to the sea
- Mevlüde: one who has been born; newborn girl
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Hiva Bahriye
Meaning of each name
- Hiva: hope, expectation
- Bahriye: of the sea; relating to the sea
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Bahriye Dilanur
Meaning of each name
- Bahriye: of the sea; relating to the sea
- Dilanur: Light of the heart
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Ferzan Bahriye
Meaning of each name
- Ferzan: wise, discerning
- Bahriye: of the sea; relating to the sea
How to pronounce Bahriye
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bahɾije/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | بحریه |
| Arabic | بحرية |
Is Bahriye a girl’s name?
Yes, Bahriye is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Bahriye does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Bahriye
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Bahriye
- Bahriye Üçok · b. 1919
- Bahriye Aktaş · b. 1975
- Bahriye Çeri · b. 1968
- Bahriye Karaca
- Bahriye Sırav Aral
- Bahriye Şarlı · b. 1926
FAQ about the name Bahriye
What is the meaning of Bahriye?
Bahriye means “of the sea; relating to the sea”. From Arabic bahriyya, a feminine form derived from bahr, 'sea'. It is the feminine counterpart of Bahri.
Is Bahriye a girl’s name?
Yes, Bahriye is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Bahriye in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Bahriye nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Bahriye?
Bahriye is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Bahriye have?
Bahriye has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Bahriye?
Bahriye does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Bahriye?
Some ideas: Bahriye Mahur; Nurhayat Bahriye; Bahriye Mevlüde.
Famous people named Bahriye?
Notable people named Bahriye include Bahriye Üçok, Bahriye Aktaş, Bahriye Çeri.
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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