Boy name
Nesimi name meaning
“related to a breeze or gentle wind”
Nesimi means “related to a breeze or gentle wind.” It derives from Arabic nasīm, “a gentle breeze,” with a suffix expressing connection or association. In Türkiye, it is a masculine name. The historical poet Nesimi provides a literary association, while Nesim is a related name sharing the same source word.
What does Nesimi mean?
Related to a breeze or gentle wind
In Turkish: esintiyle, hafif rüzgârla ilgili
Nesimi evokes the light movement of a passing breeze. Its strongest literary association is the historical poet Seyyid Nesimi, known for his Turkish verse. That connection belongs to literary and pen-name traditions; use of the name does not establish any religious or communal affiliation.
Origin of the name Nesimi
Formed with a relational ending from Arabic nasīm, meaning a gentle breeze. It shares its root with the name Nesim.
Double names with Nesimi
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Nesimi Cömert
Meaning of each name
- Nesimi: related to a breeze or gentle wind
- Cömert: generous, open-handed, willing to share
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İskender Nesimi
Meaning of each name
- İskender: defender or protector of people
- Nesimi: related to a breeze or gentle wind
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Nesimi Rızgar
Meaning of each name
- Nesimi: related to a breeze or gentle wind
- Rızgar: Freed; liberated
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Şekip Nesimi
Meaning of each name
- Şekip: patience, endurance, forbearance
- Nesimi: related to a breeze or gentle wind
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Nesimi Safvet
Meaning of each name
- Nesimi: related to a breeze or gentle wind
- Safvet: purity, clarity, sincerity
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Aleks Nesimi
Meaning of each name
- Aleks: defender of people; protector
- Nesimi: related to a breeze or gentle wind
How to pronounce Nesimi
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nesimi/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نسيمى |
| Arabic | نسيمي |
Is Nesimi a boy’s name?
Yes, Nesimi is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Nesimi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nesimi
- Nesim♂A gentle, pleasant and cooling breeze
- Nedim♂İntimate companion
- Necmi♂Of a star
- Nezihi♂Associated with purity and refinement
- Nesip♂Noble
- Nermi♂Associated with gentleness
- Nesli♂Related to lineage or generation
- Naimi♂Associated with ease and well-being
- Nazimi♂Associated with Nazım or an arranger
- Nesib♂Noble
- Nesij♂
- Nesil♂♀Generation
Names with related meanings
- Poyraz♂The cool, strong northeasterly wind
- Rüzgar♂Wind, air in motion
- Bora♂A strong, sudden wind
- Boran♂A storm with powerful winds
- Tayfun♂Powerful tropical cyclone
- Bahoz♂Storm, powerful wind
- Nesim♂A gentle, pleasant and cooling breeze
- Orkan♂Violent storm
- Boray♂Storm and moon
- Bager♂Whirling wind
- Barkan♂A crescent-shaped sand dune
- Ermal♂Mountain wind
Famous people named Nesimi
- Nesimi Çimen · b. 1931
- Nesimi kaygusuz · b. 1973
- Nesimi Aktaş
- Nesimi Günal
- Nesimi Uludağ
FAQ about the name Nesimi
What is the meaning of Nesimi?
Nesimi means “related to a breeze or gentle wind”. Formed with a relational ending from Arabic nasīm, meaning a gentle breeze. It shares its root with the name Nesim.
Is Nesimi a boy’s name?
Yes, Nesimi is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Nesimi in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nesimi nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nesimi?
Nesimi is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Nesimi have?
Nesimi has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nesimi?
Nesimi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Nesimi?
Some ideas: Nesimi Cömert; İskender Nesimi; Nesimi Rızgar.
Famous people named Nesimi?
Notable people named Nesimi include Nesimi Çimen, Nesimi kaygusuz, Nesimi Aktaş.
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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