Girl name
Piyale name meaning
“goblet; small drinking cup”
Piyale means “goblet” or “small drinking cup” and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. The word entered Ottoman Turkish from Persian piyāla, meaning a cup or bowl. Its concrete associations include the goblets of classical poetry and the historical Ottoman naval commander Piyale Pasha.
What does Piyale mean?
Goblet; small drinking cup
In Turkish: kadeh, küçük içki çanağı
Piyale evokes the goblet and convivial gathering of classical poetry. Ahmet Haşim's poetry collection Piyale gives the word a distinct literary association. The Ottoman admiral Piyale Pasha provides a historical example of masculine use; alongside the supplied female record, this supports considering the name across both genders.
Origin of the name Piyale
It entered Ottoman Turkish from Persian piyāla, 'cup, goblet.' In modern Turkish, the word survives chiefly in literary and historical contexts.
How to pronounce Piyale
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /pijale/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | پياله |
Is Piyale a girl’s name?
Yes, Piyale is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Piyale 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
Names that sound like Piyale
Famous people named Piyale
- Piyale Madra · b. 1954
FAQ about the name Piyale
What is the meaning of Piyale?
Piyale means “goblet; small drinking cup”. It entered Ottoman Turkish from Persian piyāla, 'cup, goblet.' In modern Turkish, the word survives chiefly in literary and historical contexts.
Is Piyale a girl’s name?
Yes, Piyale is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Piyale in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Piyale nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Piyale?
Piyale is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Piyale have?
Piyale has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Piyale?
Piyale 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.
Famous people named Piyale?
Notable people named Piyale include Piyale Madra.
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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