Girl name
Esilanur name meaning
“evening time and light”
Esilanur combines “evening time” and “light.” Esila connects with an inflected form of Arabic aṣīl, referring to late afternoon, while Nur comes from Arabic nūr, “light.” It is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. The light before sunset brings its two meanings together.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Esilanur mean?
Evening time and light
In Turkish: akşam vakti ve ışık
Esilanur joins Esila, associated with the later part of the day, to Nur, meaning light. Together they can suggest the poetic image of evening illumination, although the combination is not a fixed Arabic phrase. Esila and Nur also function independently as given names outside this combined form.
Nur comes from Arabic and means “light.” It is used as a component in compound names such as Aynur, Ayşenur and Fatmanur. More girl names ending in -nur →
How popular is Esilanur?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 1provinces
Where is Esilanur in the top 30?
1 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Esilanur
Esilanur combines Esila and Nur. Esila is associated with an inflected form of Arabic aṣīl, referring to late afternoon or evening, while Nur comes from Arabic nūr, meaning light.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Esilanur
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Esilanur Mercan
Meaning of each name
- Esilanur: evening time and light
- Mercan: coral; a marine material used in jewellery
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Belkıs Esilanur
Meaning of each name
- Belkıs: the traditional name of the Queen of Sheba
- Esilanur: evening time and light
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Esilanur Zehra
Meaning of each name
- Esilanur: evening time and light
- Zehra: radiant woman; shining one
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Ravza Esilanur
Meaning of each name
- Ravza: green garden; flowering meadow
- Esilanur: evening time and light
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Esilanur Mevanur
Meaning of each name
- Esilanur: evening time and light
- Mevanur: a compound of refuge and light
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Şükriye Esilanur
Meaning of each name
- Şükriye: associated with thankfulness and gratitude
- Esilanur: evening time and light
How to pronounce Esilanur
| Syllables | 4 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /esilanuɾ/ |
Is Esilanur a girl’s name?
Yes, Esilanur is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Esilanur appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Esilanur
Names with related meanings
- Eylül♀September
- Esila♀Late afternoon
- Esra♀Night journey
- Leyla♀A name associated with night and darkness
- Songül♀The last rose
- Bahar♀Spring, the season of renewal
- Ömür♀Lifespan
- Şevval♀The tenth month of the Hijri year
- Nisan♀April
- Seher♀The early morning before daybreak
- Havin♀Summer, the summer season
- Duha♂♀Forenoon
FAQ about the name Esilanur
What is the meaning of Esilanur?
Esilanur means “evening time and light”. Esilanur combines Esila and Nur. Esila is associated with an inflected form of Arabic aṣīl, referring to late afternoon or evening, while Nur comes from Arabic nūr, meaning light.
Is Esilanur a girl’s name?
Yes, Esilanur is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Esilanur in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Esilanur nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Esilanur?
Esilanur is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Esilanur have?
Esilanur has 4 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Esilanur?
Esilanur appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Esilanur?
Some ideas: Esilanur Mercan; Belkıs Esilanur; Esilanur Zehra.
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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