Girl name
Bekriye name meaning
“feminine name related to Bekir”
Bekriye is a feminine name related to Bekir. It is associated with Arabic Bekr through Bekrî and the feminine form Bekriyye, and is used for girls in Türkiye. Its clearest naming association is Bekir itself: the two names share a base while their endings distinguish the established forms.
What does Bekriye mean?
Feminine name related to Bekir
In Turkish: Bekir adına bağlı kadın adı
Bekriye can be understood as a feminine name related to Bekir, although that relationship concerns name formation rather than a direct dictionary meaning. Automatically transferring the original meaning of Bekir to this form could be misleading, and Bekriye should be distinguished from Bekire.
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 Bekriye
Possibly related to Arabic Bakriyya, the feminine of Bakrī, a derivative of Bakr. In Turkish it can also be understood as a feminine counterpart of Bekir.
How to pronounce Bekriye
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bekɾije/ |
Is Bekriye a girl’s name?
Yes, Bekriye is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Bekriye does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
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FAQ about the name Bekriye
What is the meaning of Bekriye?
Bekriye means “feminine name related to Bekir”. Possibly related to Arabic Bakriyya, the feminine of Bakrī, a derivative of Bakr. In Turkish it can also be understood as a feminine counterpart of Bekir.
Is Bekriye a girl’s name?
Yes, Bekriye is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Bekriye in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Bekriye nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Bekriye?
Bekriye is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Bekriye have?
Bekriye has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Bekriye?
Bekriye 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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