Girl name
Nezihe name meaning
“pure, refined; free from blemish”
Nezihe means pure, refined and free from blemish. It derives from Arabic nazīha, the feminine form of nazīh, an adjective expressing purity and freedom from fault. In Türkiye, it is a feminine given name. The writer Nezihe Meriç provides a literary association, while Nezih is its masculine counterpart in Turkish.
What does Nezihe mean?
Pure, refined; free from blemish
In Turkish: temiz, nezih; kusurdan uzak
Nezihe extends the idea of cleanliness toward refinement and freedom from blemish. The Turkish adjective nezih also describes agreeable, well-kept surroundings. The name shares its root with Nezih, and the poet Yaşar Nezihe provides a historical association in Turkish literary history.
Origin of the name Nezihe
Arabic nazīha is the feminine form of nazīh, ‘pure, unblemished’. In Turkish, Nezihe is the feminine counterpart of Nezih.
Double names with Nezihe
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Nezihe Cemre
Meaning of each name
- Nezihe: pure, refined; free from blemish
- Cemre: ember; seasonal warming heralding spring
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Şimal Nezihe
Meaning of each name
- Şimal: north; wind blowing from the north
- Nezihe: pure, refined; free from blemish
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Nezihe Zümra
Meaning of each name
- Nezihe: pure, refined; free from blemish
- Zümra: Group, community, company
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Eva Nezihe
Meaning of each name
- Eva: life; a name associated with living
- Nezihe: pure, refined; free from blemish
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Nezihe Zelal
Meaning of each name
- Nezihe: pure, refined; free from blemish
- Zelal: clear, limpid, transparent
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Ulviye Nezihe
Meaning of each name
- Ulviye: exalted, lofty; spiritually elevated
- Nezihe: pure, refined; free from blemish
How to pronounce Nezihe
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nezihe/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نزيهه |
| Arabic | نزيهة |
Is Nezihe a girl’s name?
Yes, Nezihe is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data, 9% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Nezihe does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 11 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nezihe
- Nebihe♀An alert, perceptive woman
- Neziha♀Pure, refined
- Nefise♀Precious, exquisite, highly valuable
- Nesibe♀Noble, of distinguished ancestry
- Nazife♀Clean
- Nazire♀Counterpart, equal
- Nedime♀Companion in conversation
- Necibe♀Noble, distinguished, esteemed woman
- Nesime♀Gentle breeze
- Naziye♀Coyness, coquetry, allure
- Nefize♀Precious, valuable, beautiful
- Nazile♀Descending
Names with related meanings
- Duru♀Clear, pure
- Azra♀Virgin
- Melek♀Spiritual being regarded as a divine messenger
- Betül♀Virgin
- Beyza♀White, fair and bright
- Beyzanur♀White light, bright and radiant illumination
- Berrak♀Clear, transparent
- Azranur♀Name combining untouched purity and light
- Zelal♀Clear, limpid, transparent
- Müberra♀Blameless, cleared of fault, pure
- Akça♀Whitish, rather white
- Safiye♀Pure, clear
Famous people named Nezihe
- Nezihe Muhiddin · b. 1889
- Nezihe Kalkan · b. 1979
- Nezihe Meriç · b. 1925
- Nezihe Özdil · b. 1911
- Nezihe Viranyalı · b. 1925
- Nezihe Becerikli · b. 1918
- Nezihe Darga · b. 1896
- Nezihe Ezgi Menzi · b. 1998
- Nezihe Kızılkaya
- Nezihe Kurtiz · b. 1919
FAQ about the name Nezihe
What is the meaning of Nezihe?
Nezihe means “pure, refined; free from blemish”. Arabic nazīha is the feminine form of nazīh, ‘pure, unblemished’. In Turkish, Nezihe is the feminine counterpart of Nezih.
Is Nezihe a girl’s name?
Yes, Nezihe is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data, 9% of bearers are male.
Is Nezihe in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nezihe nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nezihe?
Nezihe is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Nezihe have?
Nezihe has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nezihe?
Nezihe does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 11 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Nezihe?
Some ideas: Nezihe Cemre; Şimal Nezihe; Nezihe Zümra.
Famous people named Nezihe?
Notable people named Nezihe include Nezihe Muhiddin, Nezihe Kalkan, Nezihe Meriç.
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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