Girl name
İlkbahar name meaning
“spring, the season following winter”
İlkbahar means spring, the season following winter. This feminine name used in Türkiye combines Turkish ilk, meaning first, with bahar, from Persian bahār, meaning spring. Budding trees and flowers opening in gardens provide concrete seasonal images, while the compound distinguishes spring from autumn in Turkish.
What does İlkbahar mean?
Spring, the season following winter
In Turkish: kışın ardından gelen bahar mevsimi
İlkbahar names the season when vegetation returns and new growth begins. In Turkish poetry and everyday imagery, it readily suggests renewal, freshness and beginnings. It is closely related in meaning to Bahar and İlkyaz; these associations arise from the season itself and do not describe a bearer’s character.
Origin of the name İlkbahar
Combines Turkish ilk, first, with Persian bahār, spring. In Turkish the compound names spring in distinction from autumn, sonbahar.
How to pronounce İlkbahar
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ilkbahaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ایلك بهار |
Is İlkbahar a girl’s name?
Yes, İlkbahar is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
İlkbahar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Names with related meanings
- Defne♀Bay laurel, an aromatic evergreen tree
- Asel♀Honey, the sweet substance made by bees
- Lina♀A kind of date palm
- Eylül♀September
- Nehir♀River, large flowing stream
- Ada♀İsland
- Ceylin♀Gazelle
- Doğa♀Nature
- Yağmur♀Rain falling as drops of water
- Deniz♂♀Sea, an extensive body of salt water
- Efnan♀Branches, boughs
- Damla♀Small drop of liquid
FAQ about the name İlkbahar
What is the meaning of İlkbahar?
İlkbahar means “spring, the season following winter”. Combines Turkish ilk, first, with Persian bahār, spring. In Turkish the compound names spring in distinction from autumn, sonbahar.
Is İlkbahar a girl’s name?
Yes, İlkbahar is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is İlkbahar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name İlkbahar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name İlkbahar?
İlkbahar is of Turkish and Persian origin.
How many syllables does İlkbahar have?
İlkbahar has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name İlkbahar?
İlkbahar 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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