Girl name
Belma name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Belma is a two-syllable feminine given name used in both Turkish and Bosnian naming traditions. Similar-sounding names include Bella, meaning beautiful and also serving as a short form of several names, and Beyza, whose meanings include white, fair, and bright.
The name Belma at a glance
Syllables
Bel · ma
2 syllables · 5 letters · /belma/
Use
Girl
12 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Documented use
Belma is used as a feminine given name in both Turkish and Bosnian. Its use extends across the naming traditions of these two languages.
Source: Behind the Name
Similar names with known meanings
Belma: language and spelling facts
How to pronounce Belma
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /belma/ |
Is Belma a girl’s name?
Yes, Belma is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data, 8% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Belma does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 12 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Belma
Famous people named Belma
- Belma Akçura · b. 1965
- Belma Baş · b. 1969
- Belma Canciğer · b. 1972
- Belma Hasdemir
- Belma Işık Aslan
- Belma Kapaklı · b. 1971
- Belma Karini
- Belma Koçer-Gümüşel
- Belma Turan
- Belma Yelbay
FAQ about the name Belma
Is Belma a girl’s name?
Yes, Belma is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data, 8% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Belma have?
Belma has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Belma?
Belma does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 12 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Belma?
Notable people named Belma include Belma Akçura, Belma Baş, Belma Canciğer.
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.
Entry ID: nm01508 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake