Girl name
Parla name meaning
“shine; give out light”
Parla means shine or give out light. It is formed from the imperative of the Turkish verb parlamak and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. The name preserves a brief command expressing illumination, with a star shining against a dark sky providing a concrete visual association.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Turkish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Parla mean?
Shine; give out light
In Turkish: ışık saç, aydınlık ver
Parla presents light through an action rather than the name of an object. In Turkish, the verb can describe literal shining or figurative prominence; the name shares imagery with Işıl and Işık while retaining its distinctive imperative form.
How popular is Parla?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 60provinces
Where is Parla in the top 30?
60 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Parla popular?
Parla has a short, easy pronunciation and a modern feel. Its meaning, “shine, give light,” adds a bright, hopeful association.
Origin of the name Parla
Parla is the second-person singular imperative of Turkish parlamak, 'to shine.' As a name, it takes the form of a brief wish or injunction to shine.
Double names with Parla
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Parla Güniz
Meaning of each name
- Parla: shine; give out light
- Güniz: A trace of day or sunlight
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Diren Parla
Meaning of each name
- Diren: stand firm, resist, persevere
- Parla: shine; give out light
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Parla Ilkem
Meaning of each name
- Parla: shine; give out light
- Ilkem: My principle, my guiding belief
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Sezin Parla
Meaning of each name
- Sezin: intuition, an inward sense or perception
- Parla: shine; give out light
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Parla Alev
Meaning of each name
- Parla: shine; give out light
- Alev: the luminous, rising tongue of fire
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Uysal Parla
Meaning of each name
- Uysal: gentle, compliant, readily accommodating
- Parla: shine; give out light
How to pronounce Parla
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /paɾla/ |
Is Parla a girl’s name?
Yes, Parla is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Parla appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Parla
Names with related meanings
- Güneş♀The sun
- Zehra♀Radiant woman
- Hiranur♀A combination of Hira and light
- Nisanur♀Light of women
- Aysel♀Moon-bright
- Aynur♀Moonlight
- Beyza♀White, fair and bright
- İkranur♀A name combining the command 'read' with light
- Elanur♀Compound evoking hazel colour and light
- Esmanur♀A combination of Esma and light
- Aylin♀A halo of light around the moon
- Ayla♀The luminous ring around the moon
Famous people named Parla
- Parla Şenol · b. 1956
FAQ about the name Parla
What is the meaning of Parla?
Parla means “shine; give out light”. Parla is the second-person singular imperative of Turkish parlamak, 'to shine.' As a name, it takes the form of a brief wish or injunction to shine.
Is Parla a girl’s name?
Yes, Parla is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Parla in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Parla nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Parla?
Parla is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Parla have?
Parla has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Parla?
Parla appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Parla?
Some ideas: Parla Güniz; Diren Parla; Parla Ilkem.
Famous people named Parla?
Notable people named Parla include Parla Şenol.
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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