Girl name
Pelin name meaning
“wormwood; a bitter, aromatic herb”
Pelin means wormwood, a bitter, aromatic herb. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it comes from the plant name borrowed into Turkish from a Slavic language; pelin also occurs in Bulgarian and South Slavic languages. The herb's leaves and distinctive scent provide its concrete association.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Pelin mean?
Wormwood; a bitter, aromatic herb
In Turkish: pelin otu; acı ve kokulu bitki
Pelin names an aromatic herb known for its pronounced bitterness, giving it a different botanical image from flower names. Wormwood also has a history in traditional preparations and drinks; the given name retains this direct connection with a plant rather than a color or abstract virtue.
The ending “-in” is a common final sound with no single meaning across these names. Derin, Yasemin and Aylin each need to be understood through their own formation. More girl names ending in -in →
How popular is Pelin?
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
- 9provinces
Where is Pelin in the top 30?
9 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 →
Origin of the name Pelin
Taken from the Turkish name for wormwood. The plant word was borrowed from a Slavic language, with pelin forms found in Bulgarian and South Slavic languages.
| Linguistic origin | European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Pelin in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | P · Pe |
Double names with Pelin
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Pelin Tuana
Meaning of each name
- Pelin: wormwood; a bitter, aromatic herb
- Tuana: strong, powerful, capable
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Zişan Pelin
Meaning of each name
- Zişan: glorious, distinguished, possessing renown
- Pelin: wormwood; a bitter, aromatic herb
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Pelin Cansel
Meaning of each name
- Pelin: wormwood; a bitter, aromatic herb
- Cansel: life and flood; an image of surging life
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Gülbin Pelin
Meaning of each name
- Gülbin: rosebush, rose plant
- Pelin: wormwood; a bitter, aromatic herb
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Pelin Yade
Meaning of each name
- Pelin: wormwood; a bitter, aromatic herb
- Yade: memory, remembrance
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Lavinya Pelin
Meaning of each name
- Lavinya: female name associated with Lavinium
- Pelin: wormwood; a bitter, aromatic herb
How to pronounce Pelin
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /pelin/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | پلين |
Is Pelin a girl’s name?
Yes, Pelin is used mostly as a girl’s name. In TÜİK data, 2% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Pelin appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Pelin
- Pelit♀Acorn
- Pervin♀The Pleiades star cluster
- Pelinsu♀Wormwood and water
- Perjin♀Fence
- Polen♀Fine powder involved in flowering-plant reproduction
- Peri♀Beautiful supernatural being in tales
- Perçin♀A metal fastener joining parts firmly
- Pergin♀Welcome, reception
- Perim♀My fairy
- Pesen♀Hoarfrost, ice coating on surfaces
- Peren♀The Pleiades star cluster
Names with related meanings
- Defne♀Bay laurel, an aromatic evergreen tree
- Asel♀Honey, the sweet substance made by bees
- Lina♀A kind of date palm
- Eylül♀September
- Nehir♀River, large flowing stream
- Ada♀İsland
- Ceylin♀Gazelle
- Doğa♀Nature
- Yağmur♀Rain falling as drops of water
- Deniz♂♀Sea, an extensive body of salt water
- Efnan♀Branches, boughs
- Damla♀Small drop of liquid
Famous people named Pelin
- Pelin Esmer · b. 1972
- Pelin Karahan · b. 1984
- Pelin Batu · b. 1978
- Pelin Çelik · b. 1982
- Pelin Akıl · b. 1986
- Pelin Bilgiç · b. 1994
- Pelin Gündeş Bakır · b. 1984
- Pelin Ünker · b. 1984
- Pelin Aroğuz · b. 1997
- Pelin Öztekin · b. 1987
- Pelin Uluksar · b. 1994
- Pelin Çalışkanoğlu · b. 1988
FAQ about the name Pelin
What is the meaning of Pelin?
Pelin means “wormwood; a bitter, aromatic herb”. Taken from the Turkish name for wormwood. The plant word was borrowed from a Slavic language, with pelin forms found in Bulgarian and South Slavic languages.
Is Pelin a girl’s name?
Yes, Pelin is used mostly as a girl’s name. In TÜİK data, 2% of bearers are male.
Is Pelin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Pelin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Pelin?
Pelin is of European languages origin.
How many syllables does Pelin have?
Pelin has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Pelin?
Pelin appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Pelin?
Some ideas: Pelin Tuana; Zişan Pelin; Pelin Cansel.
Famous people named Pelin?
Notable people named Pelin include Pelin Esmer, Pelin Karahan, Pelin Batu.
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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