Girl name
Neşve name meaning
“inner delight, exhilaration”
Neşve means “inner delight” or “exhilaration.” It comes from Arabic nashwa and also appears in Ottoman Turkish vocabulary. Used as a feminine given name in Türkiye, it has a literary association with the delight inspired by music or celebration, giving its meaning a concrete setting.
What does Neşve mean?
Inner delight, exhilaration
In Turkish: iç sevinci, coşkulu keyif
Neşve suggests a heightened delight rather than simple satisfaction. In poetry it can describe the exhilaration produced by music, love, or beauty. Although close in sense to Turkish neşe, its source word has a distinctive range that also includes rapture and the sensation of intoxication.
Origin of the name Neşve
From Arabic našwa, meaning exhilaration, delight, or a feeling of intoxication. Ottoman Turkish adopted the form neşve.
How to pronounce Neşve
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /neʃve/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نشوه |
| Arabic | نشوة |
Is Neşve a girl’s name?
Yes, Neşve is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Neşve does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Neşve
Names with related meanings
- Aden♀Delight
- Büşra♀Glad tidings
- Tuğba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Serra♀Prosperity and well-being
- Hüma♀Mythical bird bringing fortune and happiness
- Cennet♀Paradise
- Hümanur♀Name evoking the huma bird and light
- Tuba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Neşe♀Joy, cheerfulness, heartfelt happiness
- Hande♀Laughter, a smile and cheerful expression
- Ruken♀Smiling-faced
- Mizgin♀Glad tidings
Famous people named Neşve
- Neşve Büyükbayram · b. 1990
FAQ about the name Neşve
What is the meaning of Neşve?
Neşve means “inner delight, exhilaration”. From Arabic našwa, meaning exhilaration, delight, or a feeling of intoxication. Ottoman Turkish adopted the form neşve.
Is Neşve a girl’s name?
Yes, Neşve is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Neşve in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Neşve nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Neşve?
Neşve is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Neşve have?
Neşve has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Neşve?
Neşve does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Neşve?
Notable people named Neşve include Neşve Büyükbayram.
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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