Girl name
Nesibe name meaning
“noble, of distinguished ancestry”
Nesibe means noble or of distinguished ancestry. It comes from Arabic nasība, the feminine form of an adjective associated with lineage, and is related to nasab, meaning descent. In Türkiye, it is a feminine given name. A family tree provides a concrete image of its connection with ancestry.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Nesibe mean?
Noble, of distinguished ancestry
In Turkish: soylu, iyi bir soydan gelen
Nesibe comes from historical vocabulary concerning lineage and ancestry. The Turkish word nesep helps illuminate its root meaning. It can be confused with the similar-sounding Nüseybe, but that is a distinct Arabic form, and its association with a female Companion should not automatically be transferred to Nesibe.
How popular is Nesibe?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 1provinces
Where is Nesibe in the top 30?
1 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Nesibe
From Arabic nasība, the feminine form of nasīb in its sense of noble descent. It is related to nasab, ancestry or lineage.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names of the female Companions |
| Is Nesibe in the Quran? | No |
| 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.
Double names with Nesibe
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Nesibe Şifanur
Meaning of each name
- Nesibe: noble, of distinguished ancestry
- Şifanur: healing and light
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Zahra Nesibe
Meaning of each name
- Zahra: radiant, bright; shining
- Nesibe: noble, of distinguished ancestry
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Nesibe Hiranur
Meaning of each name
- Nesibe: noble, of distinguished ancestry
- Hiranur: a combination of Hira and light
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Menesa Nesibe
Meaning of each name
- Menesa: Causing to forget
- Nesibe: noble, of distinguished ancestry
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Nesibe Ahsen
Meaning of each name
- Nesibe: noble, of distinguished ancestry
- Ahsen: more beautiful; finest or best
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Esil Nesibe
Meaning of each name
- Esil: Late afternoon, early evening
- Nesibe: noble, of distinguished ancestry
How to pronounce Nesibe
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nesibe/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نسيبه |
| Arabic | نسيبة |
Is Nesibe a girl’s name?
Yes, Nesibe is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Nesibe appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nesibe
- Necibe♀Noble, distinguished, esteemed woman
- Nesime♀Gentle breeze
- Nasibe♀A share
- Nefise♀Precious, exquisite, highly valuable
- Nezihe♀Pure, refined
- Nedime♀Companion in conversation
- Nefize♀Precious, valuable, beautiful
- Nakibe♀Representative
- Nebiye♀A feminine name formed from nebi, prophet
- Necile♀Noble
- Neshe♀Joy, cheerfulness, gladness
- Nesil♂♀Generation
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Nesibe
- Nesibe Arslan Burnaz
- Nesibe Burcu Uzun · b. 1976
- Nesibe Gül Yüksel Aslıer
- Nesibe Kahraman
- Nesibe Korkmaz
- Nesibe Köse
- Nesibe Selma Çetin
- Nesibe Sözen · b. 1961
FAQ about the name Nesibe
What is the meaning of Nesibe?
Nesibe means “noble, of distinguished ancestry”. From Arabic nasība, the feminine form of nasīb in its sense of noble descent. It is related to nasab, ancestry or lineage.
Is Nesibe a girl’s name?
Yes, Nesibe is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Nesibe in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nesibe nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nesibe?
Nesibe is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Nesibe have?
Nesibe has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nesibe?
Nesibe appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Nesibe?
Some ideas: Nesibe Şifanur; Zahra Nesibe; Nesibe Hiranur.
Famous people named Nesibe?
Notable people named Nesibe include Nesibe Arslan Burnaz, Nesibe Burcu Uzun, Nesibe Gül Yüksel Aslıer.
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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