Girl name
Bakiye name meaning
“remaining; enduring”
Bakiye means “remaining” or “enduring.” It comes from Arabic bāqiya, the feminine form of bāqī, and is used for girls in Türkiye. The related name Baki shares its word family. In everyday Turkish, bakiye also describes the amount left over, such as a remaining balance.
What does Bakiye mean?
Remaining; enduring
In Turkish: kalan; varlığını sürdüren
As a name, Bakiye is associated with continuity and endurance. In present-day Turkish, the same word also denotes a remaining account balance, a specialized everyday use of its broader meaning of remaining. Baki is a closely related name formed from the same Arabic root.
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 Bakiye
From Arabic bāqiya, the feminine form of bāqī, meaning 'remaining' or 'continuing to exist.' It shares its root with the name Baki.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Bakiye in the Quran? | As a word · باقية · 43:28, 69:8The Arabic source word باقية occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word expressing what remains or endures. |
| Starts with | B · Ba |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Bakiye
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bakije/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | باقيه |
| Arabic | باقية |
Is Bakiye a girl’s name?
Yes, Bakiye is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Bakiye 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 Bakiye
Names with related meanings
- Eylül♀September
- Esila♀Late afternoon
- Esra♀Night journey
- Leyla♀A name associated with night and darkness
- Songül♀The last rose
- Bahar♀Spring, the season of renewal
- Ömür♀Lifespan
- Şevval♀The tenth month of the Hijri year
- Nisan♀April
- Seher♀The early morning before daybreak
- Havin♀Summer, the summer season
- Duha♂♀Forenoon
Famous people named Bakiye
- Bakiye Duran · b. 1959
FAQ about the name Bakiye
What is the meaning of Bakiye?
Bakiye means “remaining; enduring”. From Arabic bāqiya, the feminine form of bāqī, meaning 'remaining' or 'continuing to exist.' It shares its root with the name Baki.
Is Bakiye a girl’s name?
Yes, Bakiye is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Bakiye in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word باقية occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word expressing what remains or endures. (e.g.: 43:28, 69:8)
What is the origin of the name Bakiye?
Bakiye is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Bakiye have?
Bakiye has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Bakiye?
Bakiye 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 Bakiye?
Notable people named Bakiye include Bakiye Duran.
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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