Boy name
Talih name meaning
“fortune, luck, one's lot”
Talih means fortune, luck, or one's lot. It comes from Arabic taliʿ, a word historically connected with a rising celestial body and the astrological ascendant. In Türkiye, it is a masculine name. A concrete cultural association is the Turkish expression talih kuşu, the bird of fortune that represents an unexpected opportunity.
What does Talih mean?
Fortune, luck, one's lot
In Turkish: baht, kısmet, şans
Talih is the Turkish word for fortune or the luck encountered in life. It also supplies the base of talihli and talihsiz. Behind its modern meaning lies an older association between celestial appearances and fate, though ordinary Turkish usage is now broader.
Origin of the name Talih
From Arabic ṭāliʿ, associated with rising celestial bodies and the astrological ascendant, later understood as one's fortune. Turkish adapted its final consonant in the form talih.
How to pronounce Talih
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /talih/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | طالع |
Is Talih a boy’s name?
Yes, Talih is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Talih 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 Talih
- Talip♂One who seeks, desires or aspires
- Tali♂Following, coming after
- Talia♂Dew of God
- Talib♂One who seeks, desires or aspires
- Talha♂A thorny tree, commonly identified as acacia
- Tahir♂Clean, pure, unblemished
- Talat♂Beauty of face
- Taki♂God-conscious
- Talay♂♀Sea
- Talu♂Distinguished, chosen, outstanding
- Tayip♂Good, pure, pleasant and wholesome
- Taci♂Of or relating to a crown
Famous people named Talih
- Talih Özcan · b. 1958
FAQ about the name Talih
What is the meaning of Talih?
Talih means “fortune, luck, one's lot”. From Arabic ṭāliʿ, associated with rising celestial bodies and the astrological ascendant, later understood as one's fortune. Turkish adapted its final consonant in the form talih.
Is Talih a boy’s name?
Yes, Talih is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Talih in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Talih nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Talih?
Talih is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Talih have?
Talih has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Talih?
Talih 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 Talih?
Notable people named Talih include Talih Özcan.
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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