Girl name
Nahide name meaning
“a young woman who has reached maturity”
Nahide means “a young woman who has reached maturity.” Used for girls in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic nāhida, associated with rising and developing. A historical cultural connection is Nahide, the birth name of Cahide Sonku, an actress and filmmaker in Turkish cinema.
What does Nahide mean?
A young woman who has reached maturity
In Turkish: gelişip serpilmiş genç kadın
Nahide draws on a historical expression concerning youth and physical maturity. Its resemblance to Nahit can obscure the distinction between Arabic nāhida and Persian Nāhīd, the name of Venus. These similar forms have encouraged overlapping explanations, so the spelling and intended source matter when interpreting the name.
Origin of the name Nahide
It is generally derived from Arabic nāhida, a historical description of a young woman reaching maturity. The underlying n-h-d root concerns rising or developing.
Double names with Nahide
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Nahide Sıla
Meaning of each name
- Nahide: a young woman who has reached maturity
- Sıla: a longed-for home; reunion with home or family
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Ceylan Nahide
Meaning of each name
- Ceylan: gazelle; a slender, agile wild animal
- Nahide: a young woman who has reached maturity
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Nahide Yasemin
Meaning of each name
- Nahide: a young woman who has reached maturity
- Yasemin: jasmine, a plant with fragrant flowers
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Melahat Nahide
Meaning of each name
- Melahat: beauty; charm, grace of appearance
- Nahide: a young woman who has reached maturity
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Nahide Hividar
Meaning of each name
- Nahide: a young woman who has reached maturity
- Hividar: hopeful; possessing hope
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Berçem Nahide
Meaning of each name
- Berçem: Stream bank, riverside
- Nahide: a young woman who has reached maturity
How to pronounce Nahide
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nahide/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ناهده |
| Arabic | ناهدة |
Is Nahide a girl’s name?
Yes, Nahide is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Nahide does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nahide
- Nadide♀Rare, exceptional and precious
- Naşide♀Poem, song, recited verse
- Naciye♀Saved
- Nazife♀Clean
- Nazire♀Counterpart, equal
- Naime♀Living in comfort and abundance
- Nadiye♀Dewy, fresh, moist
- Nadire♀Rare, uncommon and exceptional
- Nafiye♀Beneficial, bringing usefulness or benefit
- Naile♀One who attains or obtains
- Naziye♀Coyness, coquetry, allure
- Nadine♀Hope
Names with related meanings
- Umay♀Protective female figure in ancient Turkic belief
- Ayşe♀Living woman
- Ayşegül♀A combination of Ayşe and rose
- Havva♀Life
- Nefes♀Breath
- Reyyan♀Quenched with water
- Ayşenur♀Ayşe combined with Nur, meaning light
- Cansu♀Water of life
- Ömür♀Lifespan
- Havvanur♀Havva combined with light
- Hayat♀Life, the state of being alive
- Nihal♀Young tree
Famous people named Nahide
- Nahide Bozkurt · b. 1958
- Nahide Ekici Günay
- Nahide Gülşah Deniz
- Nahide Onsun
- Nahide Şenler · b. 1947
FAQ about the name Nahide
What is the meaning of Nahide?
Nahide means “a young woman who has reached maturity”. It is generally derived from Arabic nāhida, a historical description of a young woman reaching maturity. The underlying n-h-d root concerns rising or developing.
Is Nahide a girl’s name?
Yes, Nahide is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Nahide in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nahide nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nahide?
Nahide is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Nahide have?
Nahide has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nahide?
Nahide does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Nahide?
Some ideas: Nahide Sıla; Ceylan Nahide; Nahide Yasemin.
Famous people named Nahide?
Notable people named Nahide include Nahide Bozkurt, Nahide Ekici Günay, Nahide Gülşah Deniz.
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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