Girl name
Dilşa name meaning
“joyful at heart”
Dilşa means “joyful at heart.” It is connected with Kurdish dil, meaning heart, and şa, meaning joyful or glad. In Türkiye, it is used as a feminine name. The Persian name Dilşad offers a concrete related-name association through its closely corresponding form and its shared imagery of heartfelt joy.
What does Dilşa mean?
Joyful at heart
In Turkish: gönlü neşeli, gönlü sevinçli
Dilşa can be understood among names joining the heart with joy. Its resemblance to Turkish dil, meaning language or tongue, does not explain the heart element intended here. Its connection with Dilshad is evident, although the precise transmission history of this spelling remains open to verification.
Origin of the name Dilşa
Dilşa probably combines Kurdish dil 'heart' and şa 'happy, joyful'. It is closely related in form and meaning to Persian Dilshad.
How to pronounce Dilşa
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dilʃa/ |
Is Dilşa a girl’s name?
Yes, Dilşa is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Dilşa does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Dilsa
Names that sound like Dilşa
Names with related meanings
- Aden♀Delight
- Büşra♀Glad tidings
- Tuğba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Serra♀Prosperity and well-being
- Hüma♀Mythical bird bringing fortune and happiness
- Cennet♀Paradise
- Hümanur♀Name evoking the huma bird and light
- Tuba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Neşe♀Joy, cheerfulness, heartfelt happiness
- Hande♀Laughter, a smile and cheerful expression
- Ruken♀Smiling-faced
- Mizgin♀Glad tidings
Famous people named Dilşa
- Dilşa Demirbağ Sten · b. 1969
- Dilsa Mızrak Kaya
FAQ about the name Dilşa
What is the meaning of Dilşa?
Dilşa means “joyful at heart”. Dilşa probably combines Kurdish dil 'heart' and şa 'happy, joyful'. It is closely related in form and meaning to Persian Dilshad.
Is Dilşa a girl’s name?
Yes, Dilşa is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Dilşa in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Dilşa nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Dilşa?
Dilşa is of Kurdish origin.
How many syllables does Dilşa have?
Dilşa has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Dilşa?
Dilşa does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Dilşa?
Other spellings: Dilsa.
Famous people named Dilşa?
Notable people named Dilşa include Dilşa Demirbağ Sten, Dilsa Mızrak Kaya.
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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