Girl name
İrade name meaning
“will, the power to choose and decide”
İrade means will, the power to choose and decide. It comes from Arabic irāda and is used as a girl's name in Türkiye. The source word concerns wanting and intending. Its connection with the Turkish expression irade göstermek places the name within everyday language about deliberate choice.
What does İrade mean?
Will, the power to choose and decide
In Turkish: isteme ve karar verme gücü
In Turkish, irade refers to the capacity to decide and sustain a decision. In Ottoman historical language it could also denote a sovereign's command; as a given name, related to the form İradə, it rests primarily on the sense of will and conscious intention.
Origin of the name İrade
From Arabic irāda, meaning will or volition. The source word concerns wanting, intending, and directing oneself toward an action.
How to pronounce İrade
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /iɾade/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | اراده |
| Arabic | إرادة |
Is İrade a girl’s name?
Yes, İrade is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
İrade does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name İrade
What is the meaning of İrade?
İrade means “will, the power to choose and decide”. From Arabic irāda, meaning will or volition. The source word concerns wanting, intending, and directing oneself toward an action.
Is İrade a girl’s name?
Yes, İrade is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is İrade in the Quran?
No. Neither the name İrade nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name İrade?
İrade is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does İrade have?
İrade has 3 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name İrade?
İrade 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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