Girl name
Nağme name meaning
“melody; a harmonious sequence of sounds”
Nağme means melody or a harmonious sequence of sounds. It comes from Arabic naghma, a word for a tune or musical sound, and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. The word also survives in everyday and literary Turkish, evoking a sung melody or notes played on an instrument.
What does Nağme mean?
Melody; a harmonious sequence of sounds
In Turkish: ezgi; ahenkli ses dizisi
Nağme refers to a melody in music and, in literary language, to pleasing sounds more generally. As a name, it evokes harmony and musical expression, including imagery of birdsong or expressive singing. It is close in meaning to Beste and Ezgi, although those names have different linguistic origins.
Origin of the name Nağme
From Arabic naghma, meaning a melody or musical tone. The Ottoman Turkish form nağme remains in use in modern Turkish.
How to pronounce Nağme
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /naɰme/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نغمه |
| Arabic | نغمة |
Is Nağme a girl’s name?
Yes, Nağme is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Nağme 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
Names that sound like Nağme
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 Nağme
- Nağme Yarkın · b. 1985
FAQ about the name Nağme
What is the meaning of Nağme?
Nağme means “melody; a harmonious sequence of sounds”. From Arabic naghma, meaning a melody or musical tone. The Ottoman Turkish form nağme remains in use in modern Turkish.
Is Nağme a girl’s name?
Yes, Nağme is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Nağme in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nağme nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nağme?
Nağme is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Nağme have?
Nağme has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nağme?
Nağme 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.
Famous people named Nağme?
Notable people named Nağme include Nağme Yarkın.
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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