Girl name
Nükhet name meaning
“a pleasant, delicate fragrance”
Nükhet means “a pleasant, delicate fragrance.” It comes from Persian nukhat through the Ottoman Turkish word nükhet. Used for girls in Türkiye, it evokes the scent drifting from an open flower. Its meaning also connects it with rayiha, another word used in Turkish for fragrance or aroma.
What does Nükhet mean?
A pleasant, delicate fragrance
In Turkish: hoş, zarif ve güzel koku
Nükhet appeals to the sense of smell rather than visual beauty. In older poetry, its word is associated with the fragrance of flowers, especially roses. It is chiefly recognizable as a literary term in Turkish and is close in meaning to the name Rayiha.
Origin of the name Nükhet
From Persian nukhat, adopted into Ottoman Turkish as nükhet. The word denotes a pleasant scent or fragrance.
Double names with Nükhet
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Nükhet Ceren
Meaning of each name
- Nükhet: a pleasant, delicate fragrance
- Ceren: gazelle; a slender wild animal
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Tala Nükhet
Meaning of each name
- Tala: Gold
- Nükhet: a pleasant, delicate fragrance
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Nükhet Cevahir
Meaning of each name
- Nükhet: a pleasant, delicate fragrance
- Cevahir: precious stones, jewels
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Adile Nükhet
Meaning of each name
- Adile: just, fair and equitable
- Nükhet: a pleasant, delicate fragrance
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Nükhet Perjin
Meaning of each name
- Nükhet: a pleasant, delicate fragrance
- Perjin: Fence; protective enclosure
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Avesta Nükhet
Meaning of each name
- Avesta: the collection of sacred Zoroastrian texts
- Nükhet: a pleasant, delicate fragrance
How to pronounce Nükhet
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nykhet/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نکهت |
Is Nükhet a girl’s name?
Yes, Nükhet is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data, 7% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Nükhet does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 14 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nükhet
Names with related meanings
- Gökçe♀Sky-blue
- İnci♀Pearl
- Ela♀Hazel
- İpek♀Silk
- Aysima♀Moonlike face
- Ayşegül♀A combination of Ayşe and rose
- Ahsen♀More beautiful
- Hümeyra♀Rosy, lightly reddish in complexion
- Elanur♀Compound evoking hazel colour and light
- Gülce♀Rose-like
- Eda♀Graceful manner, charming bearing
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
Famous people named Nükhet
- Nükhet Duru · b. 1954
- Nükhet Ruacan · b. 1951
- Nükhet Sirman · b. 1953
- Nükhet Hotar · b. 1961
- Nükhet Egeli · b. 1954
- Nükhet Everi · b. 1960
- Nükhet Akpınar · b. 1961
- Nükhet Güz · b. 1951
- Nükhet Hotar · b. 1961
- Nükhet Nilüfer Demirel Zorba
- Nükhet Tüzüner
FAQ about the name Nükhet
What is the meaning of Nükhet?
Nükhet means “a pleasant, delicate fragrance”. From Persian nukhat, adopted into Ottoman Turkish as nükhet. The word denotes a pleasant scent or fragrance.
Is Nükhet a girl’s name?
Yes, Nükhet is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data, 7% of bearers are male.
Is Nükhet in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nükhet nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nükhet?
Nükhet is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Nükhet have?
Nükhet has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nükhet?
Nükhet does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 14 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Nükhet?
Some ideas: Nükhet Ceren; Tala Nükhet; Nükhet Cevahir.
Famous people named Nükhet?
Notable people named Nükhet include Nükhet Duru, Nükhet Ruacan, Nükhet Sirman.
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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