Unisex name
Reşa name meaning
“Gazelle fawn”
Reşa means gazelle fawn in its Arabic-derived use. It is connected with Arabic rashāʾ and the related name Raşa, and is used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. The image of a young gazelle standing in grass gives the name a direct association with nature.
What does Reşa mean?
Gazelle fawn
In Turkish: Ceylan yavrusu
When connected with the Arabic name Rasha, Reşa carries the graceful natural image of a young gazelle. Gazelles have long been associated with beauty and delicacy in the region's poetic traditions. The Turkish spelling can represent a phonetic adaptation of that name, while similarly written words require separate treatment.
Origin of the name Reşa
Reşa can be explained as a rendering of the Arabic name Rashā, from rashāʾ, ‘gazelle fawn.’ Since this Latin-script form can overlap with other sources, the explanation applies to its connection with the Arabic name, rather than establishing an identity with Kurdish reş.
How to pronounce Reşa
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾeʃa/ |
Is Reşa a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Reşa is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Reşa does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Resa
Names that sound like Reşa
Names with related meanings
FAQ about the name Reşa
What is the meaning of Reşa?
Reşa means “Gazelle fawn”. Reşa can be explained as a rendering of the Arabic name Rashā, from rashāʾ, ‘gazelle fawn.’ Since this Latin-script form can overlap with other sources, the explanation applies to its connection with the Arabic name, rather than establishing an identity with Kurdish reş.
Is Reşa a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Reşa is used for both boys and girls.
Is Reşa in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Reşa nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Reşa?
Reşa is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Reşa have?
Reşa has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Reşa?
Reşa does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Reşa?
Other spellings: Resa.
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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