Girl name
Hasret name meaning
“longing; sorrow caused by separation”
Hasret means “longing” or “the sorrow of separation.” It comes from Arabic ḥasra, meaning sorrow, anguish or regret, and developed its sense of yearning in Turkish. Used for girls in Türkiye, it recalls the language of folk songs addressed to a distant loved one or a home far away.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Hasret mean?
Longing; sorrow caused by separation
In Turkish: özlem; ayrı kalmanın verdiği üzüntü
Hasret combines the wish for reunion with the sadness of separation. Turkish songs and poetry use it for longing directed toward a beloved, a homeland or the past. Özlem and Hicran are related in meaning; its Quranic Arabic source emphasizes grief or regret.
How popular is Hasret?
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
- 10provinces
Where is Hasret in the top 30?
10 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 Hasret
It derives from Arabic ḥasra, conveying grief, regret or anguish. Turkish developed its familiar sense of longing for someone or somewhere absent.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Hasret in the Quran? | As a word · حسرة · 36:30Ḥasra, the source word of Hasret, appears in the Quran as an ordinary word expressing sorrow or regret. |
| Starts with | H · Ha |
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 Hasret
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Hasret Rümeysa
Meaning of each name
- Hasret: longing; sorrow caused by separation
- Rümeysa: an old Arabic name describing the eyes
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Şifa Hasret
Meaning of each name
- Şifa: healing, recovery; a remedy
- Hasret: longing; sorrow caused by separation
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Hasret Sedanur
Meaning of each name
- Hasret: longing; sorrow caused by separation
- Sedanur: voice and light
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İclal Hasret
Meaning of each name
- İclal: honouring; reverence and respectful reception
- Hasret: longing; sorrow caused by separation
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Hasret Elifnur
Meaning of each name
- Hasret: longing; sorrow caused by separation
- Elifnur: the letter alif and light, radiance
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Aliye Hasret
Meaning of each name
- Aliye: exalted, elevated, distinguished
- Hasret: longing; sorrow caused by separation
How to pronounce Hasret
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hasɾet/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | حسرت |
| Arabic | حسرة |
Is Hasret a girl’s name?
Yes, Hasret is used mostly as a girl’s name. In TÜİK data, 2% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Hasret appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Hasret
Names with related meanings
- Meryem♀Beloved, loved one
- Mihra♀Sun
- Özlem♀Longing for reunion
- Sevim♀Affection
- Yaren♀Friend, close companion
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Bade♀Wine
- Sıla♀A longed-for home
- Zeliha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Buse♀A kiss expressing affection
- Dila♀O heart, O beloved heart
- Mila♀Dear, beloved, lovely
Famous people named Hasret
- Hasret Gültekin · b. 1971
- Hasret Bozkurt · b. 2001
- Hasret Altındere · b. 1980
- Hasret Aygün
- Hasret Aktaş · b. 1967
- Hasret Cengiz
- Hasret Civan
- Hasret İsanç
- Hasret Yalçınöz Baysal
FAQ about the name Hasret
What is the meaning of Hasret?
Hasret means “longing; sorrow caused by separation”. It derives from Arabic ḥasra, conveying grief, regret or anguish. Turkish developed its familiar sense of longing for someone or somewhere absent.
Is Hasret a girl’s name?
Yes, Hasret is used mostly as a girl’s name. In TÜİK data, 2% of bearers are male.
Is Hasret in the Quran?
As a word. Ḥasra, the source word of Hasret, appears in the Quran as an ordinary word expressing sorrow or regret. (e.g.: 36:30)
What is the origin of the name Hasret?
Hasret is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hasret have?
Hasret has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Hasret?
Hasret appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Hasret?
Some ideas: Hasret Rümeysa; Şifa Hasret; Hasret Sedanur.
Famous people named Hasret?
Notable people named Hasret include Hasret Gültekin, Hasret Bozkurt, Hasret Altındere.
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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