Girl name
Nesime name meaning
“gentle breeze; soft wind”
Nesime means a gentle breeze or soft wind. It comes from Arabic nasīma and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. Related to the name Nesim, it evokes a light current of air moving leaves or drifting through an open window.
What does Nesime mean?
Gentle breeze; soft wind
In Turkish: hafif esinti; yumuşak rüzgâr
Nesime evokes a softly felt current of air rather than a strong wind. In Turkish poetry, the related word nesim often accompanies images of morning and spring. The name preserves that natural imagery and is etymologically connected with Nesim and Nesimi.
Origin of the name Nesime
It comes from Arabic nasīma, meaning a gentle breeze. It shares its root with the name Nesim.
Double names with Nesime
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Nesime Mısra
Meaning of each name
- Nesime: gentle breeze; soft wind
- Mısra: a line of poetry; a verse line
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Edibe Nesime
Meaning of each name
- Edibe: woman of letters; cultivated and well-mannered
- Nesime: gentle breeze; soft wind
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Nesime Çoban
Meaning of each name
- Nesime: gentle breeze; soft wind
- Çoban: shepherd; person tending grazing animals
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Talya Nesime
Meaning of each name
- Talya: dew of God
- Nesime: gentle breeze; soft wind
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Nesime Fitnat
Meaning of each name
- Nesime: gentle breeze; soft wind
- Fitnat: quick understanding; mental acuity
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Yelda Nesime
Meaning of each name
- Yelda: the longest night of the year
- Nesime: gentle breeze; soft wind
How to pronounce Nesime
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nesime/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نسیمه |
| Arabic | نسيمة |
Is Nesime a girl’s name?
Yes, Nesime is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Nesime does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nesime
- Nesibe♀Noble, of distinguished ancestry
- Nedime♀Companion in conversation
- Nefise♀Precious, exquisite, highly valuable
- Nezihe♀Pure, refined
- Naime♀Living in comfort and abundance
- Necibe♀Noble, distinguished, esteemed woman
- Nefize♀Precious, valuable, beautiful
- Nazime♀A woman who arranges or composes verse
- Nebiye♀A feminine name formed from nebi, prophet
- Necile♀Noble
- Neshe♀Joy, cheerfulness, gladness
- Nesil♂♀Generation
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Nesime
- Nesime Dogan Gunter
- Nesime Alış · b. 1960
FAQ about the name Nesime
What is the meaning of Nesime?
Nesime means “gentle breeze; soft wind”. It comes from Arabic nasīma, meaning a gentle breeze. It shares its root with the name Nesim.
Is Nesime a girl’s name?
Yes, Nesime is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Nesime in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nesime nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nesime?
Nesime is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Nesime have?
Nesime has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nesime?
Nesime does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Nesime?
Some ideas: Nesime Mısra; Edibe Nesime; Nesime Çoban.
Famous people named Nesime?
Notable people named Nesime include Nesime Dogan Gunter, Nesime Alış.
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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