Girl name
Sarıkız name meaning
“a fair-haired girl”
Sarıkız means “a fair-haired girl.” It combines the Turkish words sarı, here meaning “fair-haired,” and kız, meaning “girl,” and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. The legend of Sarıkız associated with Mount Ida provides a concrete folklore connection alongside the name’s literal descriptive meaning.
What does Sarıkız mean?
A fair-haired girl
In Turkish: sarı saçlı kız
Sarıkız is the name of the young woman at the centre of the Sarıkız legend associated with Mount Ida, known in Turkish as Kaz Dağı. It therefore carries a distinct folklore association. The same compound also names places, animals and a mushroom, so individual records require context.
Origin of the name Sarıkız
A compound of Turkish sarı, here meaning “fair-haired,” and kız, “girl.” The descriptive expression also occurs as a legendary name and in other naming contexts.
How to pronounce Sarıkız
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /saɾɯkɯz/ |
Is Sarıkız a girl’s name?
Yes, Sarıkız is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Sarıkız does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
FAQ about the name Sarıkız
What is the meaning of Sarıkız?
Sarıkız means “a fair-haired girl”. A compound of Turkish sarı, here meaning “fair-haired,” and kız, “girl.” The descriptive expression also occurs as a legendary name and in other naming contexts.
Is Sarıkız a girl’s name?
Yes, Sarıkız is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Sarıkız in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sarıkız nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sarıkız?
Sarıkız is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Sarıkız have?
Sarıkız has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Sarıkız?
Sarıkız does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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