Boy name
Nezih name meaning
“upright, refined, and respectable”
Nezih means upright, refined, and respectable, with an additional sense of cleanliness. It comes from Arabic nazīh, associated with freedom from faults or improper conduct. In Türkiye, it is a masculine given name. Nezihe, formed from the feminine adjective, provides a concrete example of a closely related name.
What does Nezih mean?
Upright, refined, and respectable
In Turkish: temiz, dürüst ve saygın
Nezih expresses moral integrity as well as refinement. In Turkish, the adjective can also describe a pleasant, respectable setting, so its meaning extends beyond physical cleanliness. Nezihe is the related name formed from the feminine Arabic adjective, sharing the same underlying word family.
Origin of the name Nezih
The name derives from Arabic nazīh, describing someone free from dishonesty or improper conduct. Turkish also uses it for refinement and respectability.
Double names with Nezih
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Nezih Agah
Meaning of each name
- Nezih: upright, refined, and respectable
- Agah: aware; informed, knowing
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Fatin Nezih
Meaning of each name
- Fatin: intelligent, perceptive, quick to understand
- Nezih: upright, refined, and respectable
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Nezih Daniel
Meaning of each name
- Nezih: upright, refined, and respectable
- Daniel: God is my judge
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Gazanfer Nezih
Meaning of each name
- Gazanfer: lion; an image of valor and strength
- Nezih: upright, refined, and respectable
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Nezih Serhat
Meaning of each name
- Nezih: upright, refined, and respectable
- Serhat: border, frontier region
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Berkehan Nezih
Meaning of each name
- Berkehan: firm, strong ruler
- Nezih: upright, refined, and respectable
How to pronounce Nezih
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nezih/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نزیه |
| Arabic | نزيه |
Is Nezih a boy’s name?
Yes, Nezih is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 96% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Nezih does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 26 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nezih
Names with related meanings
- Berat♂Absolution, deliverance
- Selim♂Sound, unharmed
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Ahlas♂Purer
- Tahir♂Clean, pure, unblemished
- İsmet♂Protection
- Yalın♂Plain, unadorned
- Halis♂Pure, unmixed
- Hulusi♂Associated with sincerity and purity of intention
- Saffet♂Purity, clarity, and sincerity of heart
- Safa♂Clarity
- Nazif♂Clean, pure
Famous people named Nezih
- Nezih Ali Boloğlu · b. 1964
- Nezih Devres
- Nezih Eldem · b. 1921
- Nezih Fıratlı · b. 1922
- Nezih Tuncay · b. 1945
- Nezih Alkış · b. 1938
- Nezih Barut · b. 1952
- Nezih Demirkent · b. 1930
- Nezih Neyzi · b. 1923
- Nezih Okuş · b. 1923
- Nezih Uzel · b. 1938
- Nezih Ünen · b. 1966
FAQ about the name Nezih
What is the meaning of Nezih?
Nezih means “upright, refined, and respectable”. The name derives from Arabic nazīh, describing someone free from dishonesty or improper conduct. Turkish also uses it for refinement and respectability.
Is Nezih a boy’s name?
Yes, Nezih is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 96% of bearers are male.
Is Nezih in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nezih nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nezih?
Nezih is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Nezih have?
Nezih has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nezih?
Nezih does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 26 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Nezih?
Some ideas: Nezih Agah; Fatin Nezih; Nezih Daniel.
Famous people named Nezih?
Notable people named Nezih include Nezih Ali Boloğlu, Nezih Devres, Nezih Eldem.
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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