Girl name
Nisvan name meaning
“women, a group of women”
Nisvan means “women” or “a group of women” and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. It comes from Arabic niswān, also used as a collective noun in Ottoman Turkish. Its appearance in Ottoman writing about women provides a concrete connection between the name and historical written language.
What does Nisvan mean?
Women, a group of women
In Turkish: kadınlar, kadın topluluğu
Nisvan is a historical word referring collectively to women rather than to one woman. It occurs with that collective sense in Ottoman writing on education and society. Its use as a given name does not change the source word's plural meaning, and it is semantically related to Nisa.
Origin of the name Nisvan
From Arabic niswān, meaning women. It was used in Ottoman Turkish as a plural or collective noun.
How to pronounce Nisvan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nisvan/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نسوان |
Is Nisvan a girl’s name?
Yes, Nisvan is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Nisvan 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 Nisvan
Famous people named Nisvan
- Nisvan Erkal
FAQ about the name Nisvan
What is the meaning of Nisvan?
Nisvan means “women, a group of women”. From Arabic niswān, meaning women. It was used in Ottoman Turkish as a plural or collective noun.
Is Nisvan a girl’s name?
Yes, Nisvan is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Nisvan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nisvan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nisvan?
Nisvan is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Nisvan have?
Nisvan has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nisvan?
Nisvan 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 Nisvan?
Notable people named Nisvan include Nisvan Erkal.
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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