Girl name
Nurşim name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Nurşim is a two-syllable feminine given name used in Türkiye. Its Arabic element Nur- means light or illumination. Similar names include Nursima, meaning a radiant face or luminous countenance, and Nurşah, which combines light and sovereignty and carries the meaning radiant ruler.
The name Nurşim at a glance
Syllables
Nur · şim
2 syllables · 6 letters · /nuɾʃim/
Use
Girl
1 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Parts of the name
- Nur-“light, illumination” · Arabic
The meanings of these parts are recorded in dictionaries.
Source: Nişanyan Sözlük
Similar names with known meanings
Nurşim: language and spelling facts
The name Nurşim contains Nur-.
How to pronounce Nurşim
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nuɾʃim/ |
Is Nurşim a girl’s name?
Yes, Nurşim is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Nurşim 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
Spellings covered by this page: Nursim
Names that sound like Nurşim
Famous people named Nurşim
- Nurşim Demir · b. 1952
FAQ about the name Nurşim
Is Nurşim a girl’s name?
Yes, Nurşim is used mostly as a girl’s name.
How many syllables does Nurşim have?
Nurşim has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nurşim?
Nurşim 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.
What are other spellings of Nurşim?
Other spellings: Nursim.
Famous people named Nurşim?
Notable people named Nurşim include Nurşim Demir.
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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