Girl name
Efsane name meaning
“legend, tale of extraordinary events”
Efsane means “legend” or “a tale of extraordinary events.” It comes from Persian afsāna, meaning story or legend, through Ottoman Turkish. In Türkiye, it is used for girls. The traditional tale of Şahmeran offers a concrete association with the marvellous beings and events expressed by the name’s meaning.
What does Efsane mean?
Legend, tale of extraordinary events
In Turkish: olağanüstü olayları anlatan söylence
Efsane evokes narratives in which history and imagination meet. Turkish also uses the word more broadly for something regarded as extraordinary; as a given name it draws on the world of storytelling, but it does not identify a particular mythological figure or epic character.
Origin of the name Efsane
Efsane derives from Persian afsāna, ‘story, legend’. Its modern Turkish form continues Ottoman usage.
How to pronounce Efsane
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /efsane/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | افسانه |
Is Efsane a girl’s name?
Yes, Efsane is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Efsane 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.
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Famous people named Efsane
- Efsane Nur Düzparmak · b. 1997
- Efsane Odağ · b. 1986
FAQ about the name Efsane
What is the meaning of Efsane?
Efsane means “legend, tale of extraordinary events”. Efsane derives from Persian afsāna, ‘story, legend’. Its modern Turkish form continues Ottoman usage.
Is Efsane a girl’s name?
Yes, Efsane is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Efsane in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Efsane nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Efsane?
Efsane is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Efsane have?
Efsane has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Efsane?
Efsane 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.
Famous people named Efsane?
Notable people named Efsane include Efsane Nur Düzparmak, Efsane Odağ.
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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