Unisex name
İnce name meaning
“delicate, graceful; thin or slender”
İnce means delicate, graceful, thin or slender. It comes from the Turkish adjective ince, linked with historical Old Turkic forms such as yinçge, and is used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. A slender branch or fine silk thread provides a concrete image of its meaning.
What does İnce mean?
Delicate, graceful; thin or slender
In Turkish: narin, zarif; kalınlığı az
İnce suggests delicacy as well as refinement and attention to detail. Turkish expressions concerning fine workmanship, thoughtful gestures and subtle art broaden its imagery beyond physical thinness. It can function as an independent given name and also occurs in surnames and place names.
Origin of the name İnce
Taken from Turkish ince, meaning thin, delicate or refined. It continues an old Turkic word represented by historical forms such as yinçge.
Double names with İnce
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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İnce Ilkem
Meaning of each name
- İnce: delicate, graceful; thin or slender
- Ilkem: My principle, my guiding belief
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Gün İnce
Meaning of each name
- Gün: daytime; sunlight; day
- İnce: delicate, graceful; thin or slender
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İnce Belgin
Meaning of each name
- İnce: delicate, graceful; thin or slender
- Belgin: clear, distinct; definite
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Ecemsu İnce
Meaning of each name
- Ecemsu: a compound of 'my queen' and 'water'
- İnce: delicate, graceful; thin or slender
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İnce Ayda
Meaning of each name
- İnce: delicate, graceful; thin or slender
- Ayda: On the moon; belonging to the moon
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Çilem İnce
Meaning of each name
- Çilem: my hardship, my suffering
- İnce: delicate, graceful; thin or slender
How to pronounce İnce
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ind͡ʒe/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | اینجه |
Is İnce a boy’s or a girl’s name?
İnce is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
İnce does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 9 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Ince
Names that sound like İnce
- İnci♀Pearl
- İnge♀A name associated with the god Ing
- İlke♀Principle, a fundamental guiding idea
- İnan♂♀Believe
- İnal♂♀An old Turkic title of rulership and nobility
- İmge♀Mental image, imagined representation
- İmre♂One who loves
- İnak♀Trusted companion, confidant
- İcen♂
- İna♀Short form of various feminine names
- İncesu♀A slender stream or narrow watercourse
- İnsu♂
Names with related meanings
FAQ about the name İnce
What is the meaning of İnce?
İnce means “delicate, graceful; thin or slender”. Taken from Turkish ince, meaning thin, delicate or refined. It continues an old Turkic word represented by historical forms such as yinçge.
Is İnce a boy’s or a girl’s name?
İnce is used for both boys and girls.
Is İnce in the Quran?
No. Neither the name İnce nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name İnce?
İnce is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does İnce have?
İnce has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name İnce?
İnce does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 9 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of İnce?
Other spellings: Ince.
What names go well with İnce?
Some ideas: İnce Ilkem; Gün İnce; İnce Belgin.
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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