Girl name
Nesrin name meaning
“wild rose; a kind of rose”
Nesrin means “wild rose” or “a kind of rose.” It comes from Persian nasrīn and also appeared in Ottoman Turkish in the form Nesrin. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name evokes roses growing in the wild and belongs to the wider tradition of flower names.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Nesrin mean?
Wild rose; a kind of rose
In Turkish: yaban gülü; bir gül çeşidi
Nesrin belongs to the broad family of floral names and specifically evokes the rose. Classical poetry associates the flower with fragrance and delicate appearance; the name shares this botanical imagery with names such as Nergis and Yasemin, each taken from a flower.
The ending “-in” is a common final sound with no single meaning across these names. Derin, Yasemin and Aylin each need to be understood through their own formation. More girl names ending in -in →
How popular is Nesrin?
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
- 9provinces
Where is Nesrin in the top 30?
9 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 Nesrin
From Persian nasrīn, the name of a kind of rose. It was adopted into Ottoman Turkish as Nesrin.
Double names with Nesrin
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Nesrin Berjin
Meaning of each name
- Nesrin: wild rose; a kind of rose
- Berjin: Fruit of life
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Edanur Nesrin
Meaning of each name
- Edanur: grace and light
- Nesrin: wild rose; a kind of rose
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Nesrin Esrin
Meaning of each name
- Nesrin: wild rose; a kind of rose
- Esrin: A tear, tears
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Berjin Nesrin
Meaning of each name
- Berjin: Fruit of life
- Nesrin: wild rose; a kind of rose
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Nesrin Şen
Meaning of each name
- Nesrin: wild rose; a kind of rose
- Şen: cheerful; full of joy and vitality
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Azime Nesrin
Meaning of each name
- Azime: great, lofty; of importance and dignity
- Nesrin: wild rose; a kind of rose
How to pronounce Nesrin
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nesɾin/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نسرین |
Is Nesrin a girl’s name?
Yes, Nesrin is used mostly as a girl’s name. In TÜİK data, 1% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Nesrin appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nesrin
Names with related meanings
- Zeynep♀A fragrant flowering tree
- Yasemin♀Jasmine, a plant with fragrant flowers
- Ayşegül♀A combination of Ayşe and rose
- Songül♀The last rose
- Gülce♀Rose-like
- Asmin♀Jasmine flower
- Açelya♀An ornamental shrub with colourful flowers
- Gül♀Rose
- Roza♀The rose flower
- Zeyneb♀A fragrant flowering tree
- Çiğdem♀Crocus
- Kardelen♀Snowdrop, an early flower emerging through snow
Famous people named Nesrin
- Nesrin Cavadzade · b. 1982
- Nesrin Sipahi · b. 1934
- Nesrin Baş · b. 2002
- Nesrin Abdullah · b. 1979
- Nesrin Nas · b. 1958
- Nesrin Topkapı · b. 1951
- Nesrin Akkoç · b. 1964
- Nesrin Özeren · b. 1972
- Nesrin Ünal · b. 1961
- Nesrin Bağana
- Nesrin Baytok · b. 1960
- Nesrin Hasırcı · b. 1945
FAQ about the name Nesrin
What is the meaning of Nesrin?
Nesrin means “wild rose; a kind of rose”. From Persian nasrīn, the name of a kind of rose. It was adopted into Ottoman Turkish as Nesrin.
Is Nesrin a girl’s name?
Yes, Nesrin is used mostly as a girl’s name. In TÜİK data, 1% of bearers are male.
Is Nesrin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nesrin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nesrin?
Nesrin is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Nesrin have?
Nesrin has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nesrin?
Nesrin appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Nesrin?
Some ideas: Nesrin Berjin; Edanur Nesrin; Nesrin Esrin.
Famous people named Nesrin?
Notable people named Nesrin include Nesrin Cavadzade, Nesrin Sipahi, Nesrin Baş.
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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