Unisex name
Efza name meaning
“increasing, augmenting; adding to something”
Efza means “increasing,” “augmenting,” or “adding to something.” It comes from Persian afzā, the combining stem of afzūdan, “to increase.” Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, the name connects with Persian-derived poetic compounds such as dil-efzâ, which preserve this element in Turkish literary vocabulary.
What does Efza mean?
Increasing, augmenting; adding to something
In Turkish: artıran, çoğaltan; katkıda bulunan
Efza expresses an increase or enhancement of the concept preceding it in Persian-derived compounds. Its meaning is therefore relational rather than the name of a concrete object. Familiar from Ottoman literary language and musical terminology, the element can also stand independently as a given name without inheriting the meaning of any particular compound.
Origin of the name Efza
Persian afzā is a compound-forming stem of afzūdan, meaning to increase. It entered Turkish especially through literary compounds such as dil-efzâ.
How to pronounce Efza
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /efza/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | افزا |
Is Efza a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Efza is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Efza does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Efza
What is the meaning of Efza?
Efza means “increasing, augmenting; adding to something”. Persian afzā is a compound-forming stem of afzūdan, meaning to increase. It entered Turkish especially through literary compounds such as dil-efzâ.
Is Efza a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Efza is used for both boys and girls.
Is Efza in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Efza nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Efza?
Efza is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Efza have?
Efza has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Efza?
Efza 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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