Girl name
Nilfer name meaning
“Water lily flower”
Nilfer means “water lily flower” and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. It is a shortened-vowel form of Nilüfer, which entered Turkish from Persian nīlūfar. A water lily opening among broad leaves on the surface of a pond provides a direct visual association with the name.
What does Nilfer mean?
Water lily flower
In Turkish: Su üzerinde yetişen nilüfer çiçeği
Nilfer is a feminine name evoking a water lily flowering on the surface of a pond. Its meaning brings water and flowers together in a single image and connects it directly with the Turkish name Nilüfer. The contracted spelling changes its appearance while preserving the underlying botanical association.
Origin of the name Nilfer
Nilfer is explained as a contracted form of Nilüfer, with an internal vowel omitted. Turkish nilüfer comes from Persian nīlūfar, “water lily”; the shorter spelling retains the same floral meaning.
How to pronounce Nilfer
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nilfeɾ/ |
Is Nilfer a girl’s name?
Yes, Nilfer is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Nilfer 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 Nilfer
Names with related meanings
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- Yasemin♀Jasmine, a plant with fragrant flowers
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- Songül♀The last rose
- Gülce♀Rose-like
- Asmin♀Jasmine flower
- Açelya♀An ornamental shrub with colourful flowers
- Gül♀Rose
- Roza♀The rose flower
- Nesrin♀Wild rose
- Zeyneb♀A fragrant flowering tree
- Çiğdem♀Crocus
Famous people named Nilfer
- Nilfer Şahin
FAQ about the name Nilfer
What is the meaning of Nilfer?
Nilfer means “Water lily flower”. Nilfer is explained as a contracted form of Nilüfer, with an internal vowel omitted. Turkish nilüfer comes from Persian nīlūfar, “water lily”; the shorter spelling retains the same floral meaning.
Is Nilfer a girl’s name?
Yes, Nilfer is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Nilfer in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nilfer nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nilfer?
Nilfer is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Nilfer have?
Nilfer has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nilfer?
Nilfer 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 Nilfer?
Notable people named Nilfer include Nilfer Şahin.
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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