Girl name
Kınar name meaning
“Lyre, a stringed musical instrument”
Kınar means “lyre, a stringed musical instrument” and comes from Armenian քնար, transliterated kʿnar. It is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. The name evokes the plucked strings of a lyre and the instrument’s traditional association with poetry, song and musical accompaniment.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #1,917
What does Kınar mean?
Lyre, a stringed musical instrument
In Turkish: Lir, telli bir çalgı
Kınar is a feminine name with strong musical and poetic associations because it names a stringed instrument. Its Turkish spelling reflects the sound of the Armenian source form. As the lyre is a traditional emblem of poetry and song, the name carries an artistic image beyond the instrument itself.
Origin of the name Kınar
Kınar is a feminine name derived from Armenian քնար (kʿnar), meaning 'lyre'. Its resemblance to a conjugated form of Turkish kınamak, 'to condemn', is coincidental.
| Linguistic origin | European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Kınar in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | K · Kı |
How to pronounce Kınar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kɯnaɾ/ |
Is Kınar a girl’s name?
Yes, Kınar is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Kınar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Kinar
Names that sound like Kınar
Names with related meanings
- Arya♀Aria
- Neva♀Sound, melody, harmony
- Ezgi♀Melody
- Beste♀A composed piece of music
- Seda♀Voice, sound, echo
- Lorin♀Lullaby, singing a lullaby
- Mahur♀The name of a Turkish musical makam
- Renan♂♀Singing, joyful vocal expression
- Şehnaz♀Royal grace
- Melodi♀Melody, a coherent musical line
- Naşide♀Poem, song, recited verse
- Türkü♀A song in the folk tradition
Famous people named Kınar
- Kınar Hanım · b. 1876
FAQ about the name Kınar
What is the meaning of Kınar?
Kınar means “Lyre, a stringed musical instrument”. Kınar is a feminine name derived from Armenian քնար (kʿnar), meaning 'lyre'. Its resemblance to a conjugated form of Turkish kınamak, 'to condemn', is coincidental.
Is Kınar a girl’s name?
Yes, Kınar is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Kınar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kınar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kınar?
Kınar is of European languages origin.
How many syllables does Kınar have?
Kınar has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kınar?
Kınar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Kınar?
Other spellings: Kinar.
Famous people named Kınar?
Notable people named Kınar include Kınar Hanım.
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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