Girl name
Nezaket name meaning
“courtesy, refinement and considerate conduct”
Nezaket means “courtesy, refinement and considerate conduct.” Used for girls in Türkiye, it comes from Persian nazākat through Ottoman Turkish. The source word conveys delicacy and refinement, while concrete everyday associations include a thoughtful expression of thanks or a carefully worded, respectful greeting.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Nezaket mean?
Courtesy, refinement and considerate conduct
In Turkish: incelik, saygılı ve nazik davranış
Nezaket functions in Turkish both as an everyday term for courtesy and as a feminine name. Its sense includes thoughtful consideration beyond formal manners, placing it near names such as Zarafet and Nazik in meaning, though their formations are distinct.
How popular is Nezaket?
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.
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 Nezaket
From Persian nazākat, adopted through Ottoman Turkish. The source word conveys delicacy, refinement and courteous manners.
Double names with Nezaket
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Nezaket Ronya
Meaning of each name
- Nezaket: courtesy, refinement and considerate conduct
- Ronya: Heroine of Ronia, the Robber's Daughter
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Rojin Nezaket
Meaning of each name
- Rojin: daylight, the light of day
- Nezaket: courtesy, refinement and considerate conduct
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Nezaket Semra
Meaning of each name
- Nezaket: courtesy, refinement and considerate conduct
- Semra: brown-complexioned, dark-complexioned
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Ulviye Nezaket
Meaning of each name
- Ulviye: exalted, lofty; spiritually elevated
- Nezaket: courtesy, refinement and considerate conduct
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Nezaket Kadriye
Meaning of each name
- Nezaket: courtesy, refinement and considerate conduct
- Kadriye: valued, esteemed; associated with worth
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Billur Nezaket
Meaning of each name
- Billur: crystal; clear and sparkling
- Nezaket: courtesy, refinement and considerate conduct
How to pronounce Nezaket
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nezaket/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نزاكت |
Is Nezaket a girl’s name?
Yes, Nezaket is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Nezaket appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nezaket
Names with related meanings
- Ebrar♀The righteous and virtuous
- Berra♀Virtuous
- Hayrunnisa♀The best of women
- Halime♀Gentle, patient, forbearing
- Saliha♀Good, virtuous
- Mihriban♀Affectionate, compassionate and kindly
- Hayriye♀Connected with goodness, beneficial
- Lin♀Softness, gentleness
- Semiha♀Generous, open-handed
- Armağan♂♀A gift
- Candan♂♀Heartfelt, sincere
- Rahime♀Merciful, compassionate
Famous people named Nezaket
- Nezaket Erden · b. 1990
- Nezaket Ekici · b. 1970
- Nezaket Adıgüzel
- Nezaket Coşkun · b. 1978
- Nezaket Eren
FAQ about the name Nezaket
What is the meaning of Nezaket?
Nezaket means “courtesy, refinement and considerate conduct”. From Persian nazākat, adopted through Ottoman Turkish. The source word conveys delicacy, refinement and courteous manners.
Is Nezaket a girl’s name?
Yes, Nezaket is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Nezaket in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nezaket nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nezaket?
Nezaket is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Nezaket have?
Nezaket has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Nezaket?
Nezaket appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Nezaket?
Some ideas: Nezaket Ronya; Rojin Nezaket; Nezaket Semra.
Famous people named Nezaket?
Notable people named Nezaket include Nezaket Erden, Nezaket Ekici, Nezaket Adıgüzel.
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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