Girl name
Bedriye name meaning
“of the full moon; radiant like a full moon”
Bedriye means of the full moon, or radiant like a full moon. It comes from Arabic badriyya, derived from badr, meaning full moon. A girls’ name in Türkiye, it is the feminine counterpart of Bedri. Its imagery is the bright, circular moon illuminating the landscape at night.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Bedriye mean?
Of the full moon; radiant like a full moon
In Turkish: dolunayla ilgili; dolunay gibi parlak
Bedriye evokes the moon at its fullest and brightest. In classical poetry, the full moon is a familiar comparison for facial beauty. It belongs to the same word family as Bedri and Bedir. Although Bedir also names a historical location, Bedriye does not inherently mean anything connected with battle.
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 →
How popular is Bedriye?
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.
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 Bedriye
From Arabic badriyya, derived from badr, full moon. It is established in Turkish as the feminine counterpart of Bedri.
Double names with Bedriye
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Bedriye Şule
Meaning of each name
- Bedriye: of the full moon; radiant like a full moon
- Şule: flame; the bright glow of fire
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Nora Bedriye
Meaning of each name
- Nora: Honour, esteem
- Bedriye: of the full moon; radiant like a full moon
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Bedriye Itır
Meaning of each name
- Bedriye: of the full moon; radiant like a full moon
- Itır: pleasant fragrance; a scented ornamental plant
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Muhterem Bedriye
Meaning of each name
- Muhterem: respected, honored and esteemed
- Bedriye: of the full moon; radiant like a full moon
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Bedriye Nina
Meaning of each name
- Bedriye: of the full moon; radiant like a full moon
- Nina: Little girl; girl child
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Selcan Bedriye
Meaning of each name
- Selcan: a spirit exuberant like a torrent
- Bedriye: of the full moon; radiant like a full moon
How to pronounce Bedriye
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bedɾije/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | بدریه |
| Arabic | بدرية |
Is Bedriye a girl’s name?
Yes, Bedriye is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Bedriye appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Bedriye
Names with related meanings
- Miray♀Lord of the moon
- Belinay♀Hawk and moon
- Aysima♀Moonlike face
- Aysel♀Moon-bright
- Aynur♀Moonlight
- Aybüke♀Moon and mighty dragon
- Hilal♀The moon’s slender crescent shape
- İlay♀Moon of the homeland
- Simay♀A silvery moon
- Aylin♀A halo of light around the moon
- Aymira♀Moon and wondrous beauty
- Ayla♀The luminous ring around the moon
Famous people named Bedriye
- Bedriye Tahir Gökmen · b. 1896
- Bedriye Hoşgör · b. 1889
- Bedriye Tunçsiper · b. 1961
- Bedriye Ak
- Bedriye Çam · b. 2000
- Bedriye Etem · b. 1919
- Bedriye Hülya · b. 1964
- Bedriye Melek Zeren
- Bedriye Müge Sönmez
- Bedriye Öncü
- Bedriye Şen
- Bedriye Şevval Karlıtekin · b. 2003
FAQ about the name Bedriye
What is the meaning of Bedriye?
Bedriye means “of the full moon; radiant like a full moon”. From Arabic badriyya, derived from badr, full moon. It is established in Turkish as the feminine counterpart of Bedri.
Is Bedriye a girl’s name?
Yes, Bedriye is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Bedriye in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Bedriye nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Bedriye?
Bedriye is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Bedriye have?
Bedriye has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Bedriye?
Bedriye appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Bedriye?
Some ideas: Bedriye Şule; Nora Bedriye; Bedriye Itır.
Famous people named Bedriye?
Notable people named Bedriye include Bedriye Tahir Gökmen, Bedriye Hoşgör, Bedriye Tunçsiper.
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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