Girl name
İrem name meaning
“Iram; a legendary place and garden name”
İrem is the name of a legendary place associated with magnificent gardens. It comes from the Arabic proper name Iram and is used for girls in Türkiye. The gardens of İrem became a literary image of extraordinary beauty, linking the name with elaborate landscapes in poetry and storytelling.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does İrem mean?
Iram; a legendary place and garden name
In Turkish: İrem; efsanevi bahçe ve yer adı
İrem appears in the Quran in connection with the people of Ad. Later narratives and Persian-influenced poetry developed the Garden of Iram into an image of extraordinary splendor. The feminine name inherits this literary garden imagery, although ‘paradise’ is not a securely established literal translation.
How popular is İrem?
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
- 48provinces
Where is İrem in the top 30?
48 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with İrem
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
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 →
Why is İrem popular?
İrem evokes a legendary garden, giving it a poetic cultural association. Its short, flowing pronunciation pairs that imagery with a simple, gentle sound.
Origin of the name İrem
From Arabic Iram, a proper name of uncertain original meaning. The interpretation ‘garden of paradise’ comes from later narrative and literary depictions rather than a secure literal etymology.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is İrem in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · إرم · 89:7Iram is named in the Quran alongside a reference to pillars; its garden imagery belongs to later literary traditions. |
| Starts with | İ |
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 İrem
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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İrem Şifanur
Meaning of each name
- İrem: Iram; a legendary place and garden name
- Şifanur: healing and light
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Esma İrem
Meaning of each name
- Esma: names, appellations
- İrem: Iram; a legendary place and garden name
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İrem Nazar
Meaning of each name
- İrem: Iram; a legendary place and garden name
- Nazar: look, gaze; the evil eye
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Esila İrem
Meaning of each name
- Esila: late afternoon; the latter part of the day
- İrem: Iram; a legendary place and garden name
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İrem Rugeyye
Meaning of each name
- İrem: Iram; a legendary place and garden name
- Rugeyye: Little ascent; rising
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Sidra İrem
Meaning of each name
- Sidra: a lote tree; a kind of jujube
- İrem: Iram; a legendary place and garden name
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: İrem Su.
How to pronounce İrem
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /iɾem/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ارم |
| Arabic | إرم |
Is İrem a girl’s name?
Yes, İrem is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
İrem appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Irem
Names that sound like İrem
Famous people named İrem
- İrem Karamete · b. 1993
- İrem Derici · b. 1987
- İrem Yaman · b. 1995
- İrem Helvacıoğlu · b. 1990
- İrem Altuğ · b. 1980
- İrem Sak · b. 1986
- İrem Korkmaz · b. 1998
- İrem Damla Şahin · b. 2000
- İrem Naz Topuz · b. 1997
- İrem Nur Özsoy · b. 2003
- İrem Köseler · b. 1996
- Irem Y. Tumer
FAQ about the name İrem
What is the meaning of İrem?
İrem means “Iram; a legendary place and garden name”. From Arabic Iram, a proper name of uncertain original meaning. The interpretation ‘garden of paradise’ comes from later narrative and literary depictions rather than a secure literal etymology.
Is İrem a girl’s name?
Yes, İrem is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is İrem in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Iram is named in the Quran alongside a reference to pillars; its garden imagery belongs to later literary traditions. (e.g.: 89:7)
What is the origin of the name İrem?
İrem is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does İrem have?
İrem has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name İrem?
İrem appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of İrem?
Other spellings: Irem.
What names go well with İrem?
Some ideas: İrem Şifanur; Esma İrem; İrem Nazar.
Famous people named İrem?
Notable people named İrem include İrem Karamete, İrem Derici, İrem Yaman.
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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