Girl name
Sıla name meaning
“a longed-for home; reunion with home or family”
Sıla means a longed-for home or reunion with home and family, and is a feminine name in Türkiye. It comes from Arabic sıla, expressing connection or reunion. In Turkish songs and poetry, the contrast between home and being far away gives the name a concrete literary association.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Sıla mean?
A longed-for home; reunion with home or family
In Turkish: özlenen memleket; yakınlara ve yurda kavuşma
Sıla is the emotional counterpart of gurbet, being away from home, in Turkish. It evokes both a cherished place and the act of returning to familiar people; folk poetry and songs frequently develop this contrast, giving the personal name a strong literary resonance.
How popular is Sıla?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 31provinces
Where is Sıla in the top 30?
31 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Sıla
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Sıla popular?
Sıla evokes homecoming and reunion with loved ones, offering emotional warmth in two syllables. It remained outside the national top thirty during the supplied years.
Origin of the name Sıla
Sıla comes from Arabic ṣila, “connection” or “link.” Turkish developed senses involving reunion with home and family, and eventually the longed-for homeland itself.
Double names with Sıla
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Sıla Dilşah
Meaning of each name
- Sıla: a longed-for home; reunion with home or family
- Dilşah: sovereign of the heart
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Aden Sıla
Meaning of each name
- Aden: Delight; the garden of Eden
- Sıla: a longed-for home; reunion with home or family
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Sıla Zümra
Meaning of each name
- Sıla: a longed-for home; reunion with home or family
- Zümra: Group, community, company
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Dürdane Sıla
Meaning of each name
- Dürdane: a pearl; precious pearl bead
- Sıla: a longed-for home; reunion with home or family
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Sıla Renan
Meaning of each name
- Sıla: a longed-for home; reunion with home or family
- Renan: Singing, joyful vocal expression
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Füsun Sıla
Meaning of each name
- Füsun: enchantment; spellbinding charm
- Sıla: a longed-for home; reunion with home or family
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Sıla Nur.
How to pronounce Sıla
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sɯla/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | صله |
| Arabic | صلة |
Is Sıla a girl’s name?
Yes, Sıla is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Sıla appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Sila
Names that sound like Sıla
Names with related meanings
- İlay♀Moon of the homeland
- İlbilge♀Name combining country and wisdom
- Elay♀Moon of the homeland
- Şenel♀A joyful land or community
- Elmira♀Ruler of the country
- Gürel♂♀Strong, flourishing community or homeland
- Hamiyet♀Protective zeal
- Yurdanur♀Light for the homeland
- Erin♂♀Ireland
- Ülke♀Country, homeland
- Yurdagül♀Smile upon the homeland
- Belde♀Town
Famous people named Sıla
- Sıla · b. 1980
- Sıla Şahin · b. 1985
- Sıla Türkoğlu · b. 1999
- Sıla Saygı · b. 1996
- Sıla Çağlar · b. 2004
- Sıla Çalışkan · b. 1996
- Sıla Usar İncirli · b. 1972
- Sıla Nur Gençer · b. 2003
- Sıla Ersin · b. 2003
- Sıla Güneş · b. 1998
- Sıla Karakuş
- Sıla Saraçbaş
FAQ about the name Sıla
What is the meaning of Sıla?
Sıla means “a longed-for home; reunion with home or family”. Sıla comes from Arabic ṣila, “connection” or “link.” Turkish developed senses involving reunion with home and family, and eventually the longed-for homeland itself.
Is Sıla a girl’s name?
Yes, Sıla is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Sıla in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sıla nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sıla?
Sıla is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Sıla have?
Sıla has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Sıla?
Sıla appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Sıla?
Other spellings: Sila.
What names go well with Sıla?
Some ideas: Sıla Dilşah; Aden Sıla; Sıla Zümra.
Famous people named Sıla?
Notable people named Sıla include Sıla, Sıla Şahin, Sıla Türkoğlu.
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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