By letter
Turkish names by first letter
Pick a letter to see every name that starts with it.
- A 1,360
- B 755
- C 284
- Ç 116
- D 388
- E 643
- F 279
- G 606
- Ğ 1
- H 466
- I 83
- İ 255
- J 78
- K 514
- L 162
- M 824
- N 532
- O 205
- Ö 202
- P 160
- R 330
- S 979
- Ş 269
- T 658
- U 167
- Ü 100
- V 186
- Y 318
- Z 205
- Â 2
- Q 3
- W 4
- X 2
Boy Names
Girl Names
Guide
Find a name through its Turkish spelling
Browsing Turkish names by letter is useful when you remember a name’s opening sound or want to compare names with similar beginnings. Follow the Turkish spelling to find the right alphabetical group, especially when a name contains letters unfamiliar to English readers.
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A distinct alphabet
The Turkish alphabet has 29 letters. Ç, Ğ, I, Ö, Ş and Ü are separate letters, so preserve them when browsing.
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An opening letter, many meanings
Names sharing an initial can have very different meanings and language roots. Alphabetical proximity does not imply a shared history.
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A spelling detail to remember
No name starts with Ğ. You may still encounter this letter within a name, as in Göktuğ.
Start with a letter, then compare the entries
If you are looking for Turkish names starting with A, compare the meanings before narrowing your selection. Alya means “high, exalted; an elevated place,” while Alparslan means “valiant, courageous lion.” Asel means “honey, the sweet substance made by bees.” Their shared opening letter makes them convenient to browse together, but it does not make them a meaning group. Use the alphabetical list to discover possibilities, then read each entry for the details that distinguish the name.
Keep Turkish letters visible
When moving between English text and Turkish names, keep the original letters in your notes. Gökçe, meaning “sky-blue; beautiful, pleasing,” and Göktuğ, meaning “a sky-blue ceremonial standard,” show why the spelling deserves attention beyond the initial. An English keyboard can make it tempting to replace unfamiliar characters, but that can obscure the form you intended to find. Consult the pronunciation guide when you want to connect the written name with its sound, rather than guessing from English spelling habits.
Use the initial as a route into a fuller search
An initial is a useful starting point, but it cannot tell you what a name means or where its root comes from. After finding a promising spelling, explore names by meaning if the definition matters most, or names by origin if you want to understand its linguistic background. You can also return to the name directory to broaden your search. These routes answer different questions, so a name’s place in the alphabet should remain a browsing aid rather than an explanation of the name.
Tips for browsing alphabetically
- Copy the full Turkish spelling when saving a name.
- Check the initial as written, rather than its closest English equivalent.
- Read meanings separately for names that share a beginning.
- Use the pronunciation guide before assuming how a letter sounds.
- Keep a shortlist with both spelling and meaning.
Frequently asked questions
Does this directory include only names with Turkish roots?
No. It covers given names used in Türkiye, including names whose roots come from other languages. Alphabetical grouping concerns spelling.
Where should I start if I only remember an initial?
Open that letter’s group and compare the full spellings. Then check individual entries to distinguish names that look similar.
Are names listed alphabetically also ranked by popularity?
An alphabetical list does not establish popularity. A name’s position here follows its spelling, not a national usage ranking.
Can I browse names beginning with Ğ?
No name starts with Ğ. The letter can occur elsewhere in a name.