Boy name
Naşit name meaning
“one who recites verse or sings”
Naşit means “one who recites verse or sings.” Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic nāshid. Its final consonant became voiceless in the Turkish form. The related spelling Naşid preserves that consonant, while the name evokes poetry performed aloud and melodic recitation.
What does Naşit mean?
One who recites verse or sings
In Turkish: şiir okuyan, ezgi söyleyen
Naşit belongs to the vocabulary of spoken verse and melodic delivery. Naşid is an alternative spelling of the same name. The actor Naşit Özcan provides a historical connection with Ottoman and early Republican theater. Similar-sounding Turkish names should be examined separately rather than assumed to share its meaning.
Origin of the name Naşit
From Arabic nāshid, referring to someone who recites poetry or sings. Turkish Naşit reflects the devoicing of the final consonant; Naşid preserves the alternative spelling.
Double names with Naşit
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Naşit Tahsin
Meaning of each name
- Naşit: one who recites verse or sings
- Tahsin: beautifying; appreciation and praise
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Jehat Naşit
Meaning of each name
- Jehat: Capable, skilful
- Naşit: one who recites verse or sings
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Naşit Erin
Meaning of each name
- Naşit: one who recites verse or sings
- Erin: Ireland
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Kadri Naşit
Meaning of each name
- Kadri: associated with worth and esteem; valued
- Naşit: one who recites verse or sings
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Naşit Samir
Meaning of each name
- Naşit: one who recites verse or sings
- Samir: evening conversationalist; companion in nighttime talk
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Kevork Naşit
Meaning of each name
- Kevork: one who works the land; farmer
- Naşit: one who recites verse or sings
How to pronounce Naşit
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /naʃit/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ناشد |
Is Naşit a boy’s name?
Yes, Naşit is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Naşit does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 9 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 Naşit
- Nahit♂Venus, the planet
- Neşit♂One who recites poetry
- Naci♂One who escapes or is saved
- Nadir♂Rare, uncommon, seldom encountered
- Neşet♂Arising, coming into being and growing up
- 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
Famous people named Naşit
- Naşit Özcan · b. 1886
- Naşit Özcan · b. 1957
- Naşit Fırat · b. 1895
- Naşit Erez · b. 1899
- Naşit Hakkı Uluğ · b. 1902
- Naşit İğci
FAQ about the name Naşit
What is the meaning of Naşit?
Naşit means “one who recites verse or sings”. From Arabic nāshid, referring to someone who recites poetry or sings. Turkish Naşit reflects the devoicing of the final consonant; Naşid preserves the alternative spelling.
Is Naşit a boy’s name?
Yes, Naşit is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Naşit in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Naşit nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Naşit?
Naşit is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Naşit have?
Naşit has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Naşit?
Naşit does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 9 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Naşit?
Other spellings: Naşid.
What names go well with Naşit?
Some ideas: Naşit Tahsin; Jehat Naşit; Naşit Erin.
Famous people named Naşit?
Notable people named Naşit include Naşit Özcan, Naşit Özcan, Naşit Fırat.
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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