Girl name
Nasiye name meaning
“the forehead; front of the head”
Nasiye means “the forehead” or “the front of the head.” It comes from Arabic nāṣiya, which also refers to the forelock. In Türkiye, it is used for girls. The Ottoman Turkish spelling nâsiye connects it with literary vocabulary, while the forehead and front hairline illustrate its physical meaning.
What does Nasiye mean?
The forehead; front of the head
In Turkish: alın; başın ön bölümü
Nasiye comes from an older word for the forehead or forelock. Literary uses of the forehead can evoke appearance or fortune, though these are figurative associations. The Arabic source word also occurs in the Quran; that textual occurrence does not establish a connection with a particular historical namesake.
The ending “-ye” has no single independent meaning across these names. In Rukiye, Safiye and Aliye, the ending is understood through each name’s linguistic origin and structure. More girl names ending in -ye →
Origin of the name Nasiye
From Arabic nāṣiya, referring to the forehead or forelock. It appears in Ottoman Turkish as nâsiye.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Nasiye in the Quran? | As a word · ناصية · 96:16The source word ناصية occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word referring to the forelock or front of the head. |
| Starts with | N · Na |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Nasiye
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nasije/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ناصيه |
| Arabic | ناصية |
Is Nasiye a girl’s name?
Yes, Nasiye is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Nasiye does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nasiye
FAQ about the name Nasiye
What is the meaning of Nasiye?
Nasiye means “the forehead; front of the head”. From Arabic nāṣiya, referring to the forehead or forelock. It appears in Ottoman Turkish as nâsiye.
Is Nasiye a girl’s name?
Yes, Nasiye is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Nasiye in the Quran?
As a word. The source word ناصية occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word referring to the forelock or front of the head. (e.g.: 96:16)
What is the origin of the name Nasiye?
Nasiye is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Nasiye have?
Nasiye has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nasiye?
Nasiye does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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.
Entry ID: nm08288 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake