Boy name
Girami name meaning
“precious; esteemed and dear”
Girami means precious, esteemed, and dear. It derives from Persian girāmī and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. The adjective also appears as giramî in Ottoman Turkish literary language, connecting the name with expressions of respect and affection found in older letters and formal literary addresses.
What does Girami mean?
Precious; esteemed and dear
In Turkish: değerli; saygıdeğer ve aziz
Girami is a literary word expressing the value or respect accorded to something or someone. In historical forms of address, it serves a function similar to ‘dear’ or ‘esteemed.’ As a name, it emphasizes being valued rather than material wealth; its resemblance to Kerim does not indicate a shared derivation.
Origin of the name Girami
Girami comes from Persian girāmī, ‘precious, esteemed, dear.’ It entered Ottoman Turkish as a literary adjective, usually represented as giramî.
How to pronounce Girami
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡiɾami/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | گرامی |
Is Girami a boy’s name?
Yes, Girami is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Girami does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Girami
What is the meaning of Girami?
Girami means “precious; esteemed and dear”. Girami comes from Persian girāmī, ‘precious, esteemed, dear.’ It entered Ottoman Turkish as a literary adjective, usually represented as giramî.
Is Girami a boy’s name?
Yes, Girami is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Girami in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Girami nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Girami?
Girami is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Girami have?
Girami has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Girami?
Girami 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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