Girl name
Pelit name meaning
“acorn; oak tree”
Pelit means “acorn” or “oak tree” and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. It comes from the Turkish noun pelit, traced to Arabic ballūṭ, “oak” or “acorn.” Acorns hanging from an oak branch offer a concrete image connecting the name’s meanings of tree and fruit.
What does Pelit mean?
Acorn; oak tree
In Turkish: meşe palamudu; meşe ağacı
Pelit denotes an acorn and, in some regional usage, the oak itself. As a given name it evokes trees, seeds and woodland; it shares a botanical field with Palamut and Meşe, while its precise everyday reference can vary by region.
Origin of the name Pelit
Turkish pelit is traced to Arabic ballūṭ, “oak, acorn.” The word was also used in Ottoman Turkish and can denote the oak tree itself in regional usage.
How to pronounce Pelit
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /pelit/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | پلیت |
| Arabic | بلوط |
Is Pelit a girl’s name?
Yes, Pelit is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Pelit does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Pelit
Names with related meanings
- Zeynep♀A fragrant flowering tree
- Defne♀Bay laurel, an aromatic evergreen tree
- Lina♀A kind of date palm
- Efnan♀Branches, boughs
- Tuğba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Hazal♀A dried, fallen tree leaf
- Tuba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Zeyneb♀A fragrant flowering tree
- Nihal♀Young tree
- Ilgın♀Tamarisk, a flowering shrub with fine foliage
- Hazel♀Hazel tree
- Yaprak♀A plant's usually green, flat leaf
FAQ about the name Pelit
What is the meaning of Pelit?
Pelit means “acorn; oak tree”. Turkish pelit is traced to Arabic ballūṭ, “oak, acorn.” The word was also used in Ottoman Turkish and can denote the oak tree itself in regional usage.
Is Pelit a girl’s name?
Yes, Pelit is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Pelit in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Pelit nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Pelit?
Pelit is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Pelit have?
Pelit has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Pelit?
Pelit does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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.
Entry ID: nm02971 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake