Girl name
Surma name meaning
“Kohl, a dark eye cosmetic”
Surma means kohl, the dark cosmetic applied around the eyes. It comes from Persian surma or sorme and is connected with Turkish sürme. Used for girls in Türkiye, it evokes a dark line outlining the eyes; the same source word also appears in South Asian languages.
What does Surma mean?
Kohl, a dark eye cosmetic
In Turkish: Göze çekilen sürme
Surma brings the gaze and beauty into focus through the traditional cosmetic used to define the eyes. Kohl-lined eyes occupy a prominent place in Persian and neighboring poetic traditions; when used with this derivation, the name also has a close semantic relationship with Turkish Sürme.
Origin of the name Surma
Surma can be explained through Persian surma or sorme, 'kohl, an eye cosmetic.' The word also entered South Asian languages and is related to Turkish sürme, although Surma has independent uses in other languages as well.
How to pronounce Surma
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /suɾma/ |
Is Surma a girl’s name?
Yes, Surma is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Surma 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 Surma
- Sırma♀Fine gold-colored or silver decorative thread
- Suma♀
- Serra♀Prosperity and well-being
- Sara♀Princess, noblewoman
- Sema♀Sky, heavens
- Sarya♀
- Suna♀A duck known for its patterned plumage
- Selma♀Safe, unharmed, in well-being
- Sima♀Face, countenance
- Sera♀Prosperity and well-being
- Suada♀Associated with happiness and good fortune
- Suda♂♀
Names with related meanings
- Gökçe♀Sky-blue
- İnci♀Pearl
- Ela♀Hazel
- İpek♀Silk
- Aysima♀Moonlike face
- Ayşegül♀A combination of Ayşe and rose
- Ahsen♀More beautiful
- Hümeyra♀Rosy, lightly reddish in complexion
- Elanur♀Compound evoking hazel colour and light
- Gülce♀Rose-like
- Eda♀Graceful manner, charming bearing
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
Famous people named Surma
- Surma Mar Şimon · b. 1883
FAQ about the name Surma
What is the meaning of Surma?
Surma means “Kohl, a dark eye cosmetic”. Surma can be explained through Persian surma or sorme, 'kohl, an eye cosmetic.' The word also entered South Asian languages and is related to Turkish sürme, although Surma has independent uses in other languages as well.
Is Surma a girl’s name?
Yes, Surma is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Surma in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Surma nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Surma?
Surma is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Surma have?
Surma has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Surma?
Surma 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 Surma?
Notable people named Surma include Surma Mar Şimon.
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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