Boy name
Nahit name meaning
“Venus, the planet”
Nahit means Venus, the planet also called Zühre in Turkish. It is a Turkish form of Persian Nāhīd, historically connected with the name Anahita. In Türkiye, it is a masculine given name; Nahid is another spelling. Bright Venus near sunrise or sunset provides its concrete celestial association.
What does Nahit mean?
Venus, the planet
In Turkish: Venüs gezegeni, Zühre
Under this interpretation, Nahit refers to Venus, one of the brightest objects in the night sky. Turkish also uses Zühre for the same planet, linking the two names through celestial imagery from different languages. The spelling Nahid more visibly preserves the earlier final consonant.
Origin of the name Nahit
Nahit is generally understood as a Turkish form of Persian Nāhīd, the name of Venus. Nāhīd is historically connected with Anahita in Iranian tradition.
Double names with Nahit
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Nahit Batu
Meaning of each name
- Nahit: Venus, the planet
- Batu: firm, strong and enduring
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Hilmi Nahit
Meaning of each name
- Hilmi: relating to forbearance and gentleness
- Nahit: Venus, the planet
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Nahit Bedri
Meaning of each name
- Nahit: Venus, the planet
- Bedri: of the full moon; full-moon related
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Çağatay Nahit
Meaning of each name
- Çağatay: the name of one of Genghis Khan's sons
- Nahit: Venus, the planet
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Nahit Serdar
Meaning of each name
- Nahit: Venus, the planet
- Serdar: army leader; commander-in-chief
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Rober Nahit
Meaning of each name
- Rober: bright fame; illustrious renown
- Nahit: Venus, the planet
How to pronounce Nahit
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nahit/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ناهید |
Is Nahit a boy’s name?
Yes, Nahit is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 96% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Nahit does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 26 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Nahit
- Naşit♂One who recites verse or sings
- Nahir♂Bright, shining
- Nihat♂Disposition
- Naci♂One who escapes or is saved
- Nadir♂Rare, uncommon, seldom encountered
- Nail♂One who attains or obtains
- Naim♂Ease, abundance and blissful living
- Nafiz♂Penetrating
- Nazif♂Clean, pure
- Nafi♂Beneficial
- Nami♂Renowned, well-known
- Nabi♂Rising, emerging or becoming prominent
Names with related meanings
- Göktuğ♂A sky-blue ceremonial standard
- Miraç♂Means of ascent
- Atlas♂Mythological Titan who bears the heavens
- Ayaz♂Sharp dry cold under clear skies
- Göktürk♂The historical Göktürk state and people name
- Gökalp♂Sky hero
- Bulut♂A visible mass of water droplets in the sky
- Gökhan♂Khan of the sky
- Gökay♂Moon in the sky
- Evren♂The universe
- Gökdeniz♂A blue, sky-coloured sea
- Ufuk♂Horizon
Famous people named Nahit
- Nahit Menteşe · b. 1932
- Nahit Serbes · b. 1945
- Nahit Ulvi Akgün · b. 1918
- Nahit Yenişehirlioğlu · b. 1911
- Nahit Fıratlı · b. 1909
- Nahit Hilmi Özeren · b. 1897
- Nahit Kerven · b. 1879
- Nahit Kumbasar · b. 1934
- Nahit Pekcan · b. 1900
- Nahit Saçlıoğlu · b. 1919
- Nahit Şenoğul · b. 1939
- Nahit Aktaş
FAQ about the name Nahit
What is the meaning of Nahit?
Nahit means “Venus, the planet”. Nahit is generally understood as a Turkish form of Persian Nāhīd, the name of Venus. Nāhīd is historically connected with Anahita in Iranian tradition.
Is Nahit a boy’s name?
Yes, Nahit is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 96% of bearers are male.
Is Nahit in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nahit nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nahit?
Nahit is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Nahit have?
Nahit has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nahit?
Nahit does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 26 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Nahit?
Other spellings: Nahid.
What names go well with Nahit?
Some ideas: Nahit Batu; Hilmi Nahit; Nahit Bedri.
Famous people named Nahit?
Notable people named Nahit include Nahit Menteşe, Nahit Serbes, Nahit Ulvi Akgün.
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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