Girl name
İtibar name meaning
“esteem; being held in regard”
İtibar means esteem or being held in regard. It comes from Arabic iʿtibār and is used as a girl's name in Türkiye. Turkish emphasizes its senses of respect and value. The expression itibar etmek provides a concrete connection with everyday language about giving weight to a statement or opinion.
What does İtibar mean?
Esteem; being held in regard
In Turkish: saygı görme, değer verilme
İtibar uses as a personal name a word for the regard accorded to someone or something. Turkish expressions built around it convey being respected or giving something credence. The name concerns social esteem; its Arabic origin alone does not give it a specific religious association.
Origin of the name İtibar
From Arabic iʿtibār. In Turkish its established senses emphasize regard, esteem and standing.
How to pronounce İtibar
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /itibaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | اعتبار |
Is İtibar a girl’s name?
Yes, İtibar is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
İtibar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like İtibar
Names with related meanings
- Ünal♂♀Gain renown, make your name known
- Zişan♀Glorious, distinguished, possessing renown
- Mediha♀Praised
- Nebahat♀Alertness, discernment
- Fahriye♀Relating to pride
- Ünlü♂♀Renowned
- Ünver♂♀Bring renown
- Gülsan♀Renowned like a rose
- Louise♀Renowned in battle
- Mefharet♀Pride, honour
- Nursan♀Radiant fame, a bright name
- Şan♂♀Renown, fame
FAQ about the name İtibar
What is the meaning of İtibar?
İtibar means “esteem; being held in regard”. From Arabic iʿtibār. In Turkish its established senses emphasize regard, esteem and standing.
Is İtibar a girl’s name?
Yes, İtibar is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is İtibar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name İtibar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name İtibar?
İtibar is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does İtibar have?
İtibar has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name İtibar?
İtibar 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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