Boy name
Neda name meaning
“a call, a summons”
Neda means “a call” or “a summons.” It is connected with Arabic nidāʾ and its Persian form nedā, and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. The sound of someone calling across a distance illustrates its meaning, while Nida provides a closely related name.
What does Neda mean?
A call, a summons
In Turkish: sesleniş, çağrı
Neda can evoke a voice reaching out or a call being heard. It may belong to the same word family as Nida, although independently formed names with this spelling exist in other languages, so the derivation cannot be assumed for every occurrence.
Origin of the name Neda
Possibly related to Persian nedā, a borrowing of Arabic nidāʾ meaning a call or summons.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Neda in the Quran? | As a word · نداء · 19:3Its source word nidāʾ occurs as an ordinary word in the Quran, describing Zechariah’s call to his Lord. |
| Starts with | N · Ne |
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 Neda
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /neda/ |
| Arabic | نداء |
Is Neda a boy’s name?
Yes, Neda is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Neda 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 Neda
Famous people named Neda
- Neda Deniz · b. 1984
FAQ about the name Neda
What is the meaning of Neda?
Neda means “a call, a summons”. Possibly related to Persian nedā, a borrowing of Arabic nidāʾ meaning a call or summons.
Is Neda a boy’s name?
Yes, Neda is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Neda in the Quran?
As a word. Its source word nidāʾ occurs as an ordinary word in the Quran, describing Zechariah’s call to his Lord. (e.g.: 19:3)
What is the origin of the name Neda?
Neda is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Neda have?
Neda has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Neda?
Neda 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 Neda?
Notable people named Neda include Neda 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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