Unisex name
Telli name meaning
“adorned with decorative wire; having strings”
Telli means “adorned with decorative wire” or “having strings.” It is formed in Turkish by adding the suffix -li to tel, meaning “wire” or “string.” Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, the name recalls the bright decorative strands found in traditional bridal ornaments.
What does Telli mean?
Adorned with decorative wire; having strings
In Turkish: telle süslenmiş; telleri bulunan
Telli occurs in Turkish expressions referring both to musical strings and to fine decorative metal threads. The phrase telli duvaklı connects it with bridal adornment. This decorative tradition may be the main image behind the given name, although the word has uses well beyond weddings.
Origin of the name Telli
Telli is formed by adding the Turkish suffix -li to tel, wire or string. In a naming context, it particularly evokes adornment with decorative metallic threads.
How to pronounce Telli
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /telli/ |
Is Telli a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Telli is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Telli 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.
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FAQ about the name Telli
What is the meaning of Telli?
Telli means “adorned with decorative wire; having strings”. Telli is formed by adding the Turkish suffix -li to tel, wire or string. In a naming context, it particularly evokes adornment with decorative metallic threads.
Is Telli a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Telli is used for both boys and girls.
Is Telli in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Telli nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Telli?
Telli is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Telli have?
Telli has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Telli?
Telli 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.
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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