Girl name
Prenses name meaning
“princess; a female royal family member”
Prenses means princess, a female member of a royal family. Used for girls in Türkiye, it comes from French princesse, the feminine counterpart of prince. The name evokes the crowns, palaces, and ceremonial clothing associated with royal titles, especially in the visual world of traditional fairy tales.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #922
What does Prenses mean?
Princess; a female royal family member
In Turkish: hükümdar ailesinden kadın veya kız
Prenses is the Turkish title for a female member of a royal family. In fairy tales it belongs to the familiar imagery of palaces and kingdoms, and it can also be an affectionate address. When used independently as a given name, it retains this imagery without indicating an actual royal relationship.
Origin of the name Prenses
Borrowed into Turkish from French princesse, the feminine counterpart of prince.
| Linguistic origin | European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Prenses in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | P |
Double names with Prenses
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Prenses Nilda
Meaning of each name
- Prenses: princess; a female royal family member
- Nilda: a short form of names associated with battle
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Mübeccel Prenses
Meaning of each name
- Mübeccel: highly honored; held in esteem
- Prenses: princess; a female royal family member
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Prenses Mahinur
Meaning of each name
- Prenses: princess; a female royal family member
- Mahinur: moonlight, the moon's radiance
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Saadet Prenses
Meaning of each name
- Saadet: happiness, well-being and good fortune
- Prenses: princess; a female royal family member
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Prenses Hazan
Meaning of each name
- Prenses: princess; a female royal family member
- Hazan: autumn; the season of falling leaves
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Naciye Prenses
Meaning of each name
- Naciye: saved; one who escapes danger
- Prenses: princess; a female royal family member
How to pronounce Prenses
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /pɾenses/ |
Is Prenses a girl’s name?
Yes, Prenses is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Prenses does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Names with related meanings
- Sare♀Princess
- Sultan♀Sovereign
- Ece♀Queen
- Hüma♀Mythical bird bringing fortune and happiness
- Melike♀Queen, female sovereign
- Aslıhan♀Noble ruler
- Almira♀Name of the queen in the opera Almira
- Ecem♀My queen, my sovereign lady
- Begüm♀Noble lady
- Tuğçe♀A small ceremonial horsehair standard
- Neslihan♀Of a khan's lineage
- Tomris♀Turkish name of Tomyris, queen of the Massagetae
Famous people named Prenses
- Prenses Mihrimah Sultan · b. 1922
- Prenses Esra Birgen · b. 1937
- Prenses Ayşe Gülnev Sultan
- Prenses Esin, Prensesi Muffakham Jah
FAQ about the name Prenses
What is the meaning of Prenses?
Prenses means “princess; a female royal family member”. Borrowed into Turkish from French princesse, the feminine counterpart of prince.
Is Prenses a girl’s name?
Yes, Prenses is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Prenses in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Prenses nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Prenses?
Prenses is of European languages origin.
How many syllables does Prenses have?
Prenses has 2 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Prenses?
Prenses does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Prenses?
Some ideas: Prenses Nilda; Mübeccel Prenses; Prenses Mahinur.
Famous people named Prenses?
Notable people named Prenses include Prenses Mihrimah Sultan, Prenses Esra Birgen, Prenses Ayşe Gülnev Sultan.
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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