Girl name
Güfte name meaning
“song lyrics; spoken words”
Güfte means “song lyrics” or “spoken words.” It derives from Persian gofte, meaning said or spoken, and acquired a specific musical meaning in Turkish. It is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. The words of a song set to a melody provide its clearest concrete association.
What does Güfte mean?
Song lyrics; spoken words
In Turkish: şarkının sözleri; söylenmiş söz
In Turkish, güfte denotes the verbal text of a musical work, while beste refers to its musical composition. As a name, it therefore evokes the meeting of poetry and music. The original Persian sense of something spoken becomes, in Turkish usage, a reference to a song's words and literary expression.
Origin of the name Güfte
It derives from Persian gofte, meaning said or spoken. In Turkish, it developed the specific sense of the words or lyrics of a musical composition.
How to pronounce Güfte
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡyfte/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | گفته |
Is Güfte a girl’s name?
Yes, Güfte is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Güfte does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Güfte
Names with related meanings
- Arya♀Aria
- Neva♀Sound, melody, harmony
- Ezgi♀Melody
- Beste♀A composed piece of music
- Seda♀Voice, sound, echo
- Lorin♀Lullaby, singing a lullaby
- Mahur♀The name of a Turkish musical makam
- Renan♂♀Singing, joyful vocal expression
- Şehnaz♀Royal grace
- Melodi♀Melody, a coherent musical line
- Naşide♀Poem, song, recited verse
- Türkü♀A song in the folk tradition
FAQ about the name Güfte
What is the meaning of Güfte?
Güfte means “song lyrics; spoken words”. It derives from Persian gofte, meaning said or spoken. In Turkish, it developed the specific sense of the words or lyrics of a musical composition.
Is Güfte a girl’s name?
Yes, Güfte is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Güfte in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Güfte nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Güfte?
Güfte is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Güfte have?
Güfte has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Güfte?
Güfte 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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