Girl name
Neriman name meaning
“valiant, strong; a heroic warrior”
Neriman means valiant, strong, or a heroic warrior. It derives from Persian Narīmān, a name found in Persian epic tradition, and is used for girls in Türkiye. Another concrete association is Neriman, the central female character in Peyami Safa's novel Fatih Harbiye, which gives the name a Turkish literary connection.
What does Neriman mean?
Valiant, strong; a heroic warrior
In Turkish: yiğit, güçlü; kahraman savaşçı
Neriman is connected with Nariman, an ancestor of Rostam in Persian epic tradition. Its established Turkish use as a female name differs from the male figure in that tradition; Neriman in Peyami Safa's Fatih-Harbiye is a notable example in Turkish literature.
Origin of the name Neriman
From Persian Narīmān, a name associated with strength and valour and established in Persian epic tradition.
Double names with Neriman
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Neriman Refika
Meaning of each name
- Neriman: valiant, strong; a heroic warrior
- Refika: female companion; partner, wife
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Keziban Neriman
Meaning of each name
- Keziban: lady of the house; household mistress
- Neriman: valiant, strong; a heroic warrior
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Neriman Hüsniye
Meaning of each name
- Neriman: valiant, strong; a heroic warrior
- Hüsniye: relating to beauty; beautiful
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Selver Neriman
Meaning of each name
- Selver: leader, foremost one
- Neriman: valiant, strong; a heroic warrior
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Neriman Muazzez
Meaning of each name
- Neriman: valiant, strong; a heroic warrior
- Muazzez: cherished, esteemed and held dear
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Petek Neriman
Meaning of each name
- Petek: the wax comb built by bees
- Neriman: valiant, strong; a heroic warrior
How to pronounce Neriman
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /neɾiman/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نریمان |
Is Neriman a girl’s name?
Yes, Neriman is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Neriman does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 34 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Neriman
Names with related meanings
- Tomris♀Turkish name of Tomyris, queen of the Massagetae
- Ronya♀Heroine of Ronia, the Robber's Daughter
- Arslan♂♀Lion
- Acar♂♀Enterprising, agile and capable
- Güner♂♀A name combining daylight and bravery
- Selcen♀Name of Selcen Hatun in Dede Korkut
- Diren♂♀Stand firm, resist, persevere
- Dönmez♀Not turning back
- Erkal♂♀Remain brave
- Ari♂♀Lion
- Erel♂♀Brave warrior, hero
- Kılıçarslan♂♀Sword and lion
Famous people named Neriman
- Neriman Özsoy · b. 1988
- Neriman Köksal · b. 1928
- Neriman Altındağ Tüfekçi · b. 1926
- Neriman Uğur · b. 1958
- Neriman Ağaoğlu · b. 1912
- Neriman Elgin · b. 1921
- Neriman Hikmet · b. 1912
- Neriman Özhatay · b. 1947
- Neriman Samurçay · b. 1923
- Neriman Doruk · b. 1945
- Neriman Hızır · b. 1908
- Neriman Istık · b. 1996
FAQ about the name Neriman
What is the meaning of Neriman?
Neriman means “valiant, strong; a heroic warrior”. From Persian Narīmān, a name associated with strength and valour and established in Persian epic tradition.
Is Neriman a girl’s name?
Yes, Neriman is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Neriman in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Neriman nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Neriman?
Neriman is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Neriman have?
Neriman has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Neriman?
Neriman does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 34 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Neriman?
Some ideas: Neriman Refika; Keziban Neriman; Neriman Hüsniye.
Famous people named Neriman?
Notable people named Neriman include Neriman Özsoy, Neriman Köksal, Neriman Altındağ Tüfekçi.
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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