Girl name
İncila name meaning
“shining forth, emergence, becoming clear”
İncila means “shining forth,” “emergence,” or “becoming clear.” It comes from Arabic injilāʾ and entered Ottoman Turkish in the form İncilâ. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it evokes clouds clearing to reveal a landscape, an image joining visibility, brightness, and the act of emerging.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does İncila mean?
Shining forth, emergence, becoming clear
In Turkish: parlama, açığa çıkma, belirginleşme
İncila brings together the emergence of something hidden and the appearance of brightness. As a name, it evokes clarity and shining forth. Although its spelling resembles Turkish İncil, the word for the Gospel, the two have different origins; this name derives from the Arabic word injilāʾ.
How popular is İncila?
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
- 9provinces
Where is İncila in the top 30?
9 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 İncila
It comes from Arabic injilāʾ, meaning clearing, becoming visible, or shining forth. Ottoman Turkish used the form İncilâ.
Double names with İncila
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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İncila Hazel
Meaning of each name
- İncila: shining forth, emergence, becoming clear
- Hazel: hazel tree; hazel colour
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Ferhunde İncila
Meaning of each name
- Ferhunde: auspicious, blessed, bringing good fortune
- İncila: shining forth, emergence, becoming clear
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İncila Elis
Meaning of each name
- İncila: shining forth, emergence, becoming clear
- Elis: My God is my oath
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Bedia İncila
Meaning of each name
- Bedia: unique, of exceptional beauty
- İncila: shining forth, emergence, becoming clear
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İncila Elina
Meaning of each name
- İncila: shining forth, emergence, becoming clear
- Elina: possibly associated with light or brightness
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Nafiye İncila
Meaning of each name
- Nafiye: beneficial, bringing usefulness or benefit
- İncila: shining forth, emergence, becoming clear
How to pronounce İncila
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ind͡ʒila/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | انجلاء |
Is İncila a girl’s name?
Yes, İncila is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
İncila appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like İncila
Names with related meanings
- Güneş♀The sun
- Zehra♀Radiant woman
- Hiranur♀A combination of Hira and light
- Nisanur♀Light of women
- Aysel♀Moon-bright
- Aynur♀Moonlight
- Beyza♀White, fair and bright
- İkranur♀A name combining the command 'read' with light
- Parla♀Shine
- Elanur♀Compound evoking hazel colour and light
- Esmanur♀A combination of Esma and light
- Aylin♀A halo of light around the moon
FAQ about the name İncila
What is the meaning of İncila?
İncila means “shining forth, emergence, becoming clear”. It comes from Arabic injilāʾ, meaning clearing, becoming visible, or shining forth. Ottoman Turkish used the form İncilâ.
Is İncila a girl’s name?
Yes, İncila is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is İncila in the Quran?
No. Neither the name İncila nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name İncila?
İncila is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does İncila have?
İncila has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name İncila?
İncila appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with İncila?
Some ideas: İncila Hazel; Ferhunde İncila; İncila Elis.
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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