Unisex name
Temiz name meaning
“clean, pure; unstained, clear”
Temiz means “clean, pure, unstained and clear.” The name uses the Turkish adjective temiz, which developed through Ottoman Turkish from Arabic tamyīz, meaning discrimination or selection. Given to both girls and boys in Türkiye, it evokes clear water or a surface without marks.
What does Temiz mean?
Clean, pure; unstained, clear
In Turkish: arı, pak; lekesiz, duru
Temiz describes physical cleanliness and can also suggest an unblemished reputation or honest conduct. As a personal name it allows both readings, with semantic parallels in Pak and Arı; the same Turkish word also occurs as a surname.
Origin of the name Temiz
The Turkish adjective temiz developed through Ottoman Turkish from Arabic tamyīz, “distinguishing, selecting.” As a name, it draws on the Turkish sense of cleanliness and purity.
Double names with Temiz
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Temiz Nurhayat
Meaning of each name
- Temiz: clean, pure; unstained, clear
- Nurhayat: light of life; a luminous life
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Nurcan Temiz
Meaning of each name
- Nurcan: radiant soul; luminous life
- Temiz: clean, pure; unstained, clear
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Temiz Dila
Meaning of each name
- Temiz: clean, pure; unstained, clear
- Dila: O heart, O beloved heart
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Berrak Temiz
Meaning of each name
- Berrak: clear, transparent; bright and unclouded
- Temiz: clean, pure; unstained, clear
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Temiz Hividar
Meaning of each name
- Temiz: clean, pure; unstained, clear
- Hividar: hopeful; possessing hope
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Billur Temiz
Meaning of each name
- Billur: crystal; clear and sparkling
- Temiz: clean, pure; unstained, clear
How to pronounce Temiz
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /temiz/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | تميز |
| Arabic | تمييز |
Is Temiz a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Temiz is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Temiz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Temiz
Names with related meanings
- Duru♀Clear, pure
- Azra♀Virgin
- Melek♀Spiritual being regarded as a divine messenger
- Berat♂Absolution, deliverance
- Selim♂Sound, unharmed
- Betül♀Virgin
- Beyza♀White, fair and bright
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Ahlas♂Purer
- Beyzanur♀White light, bright and radiant illumination
- Tahir♂Clean, pure, unblemished
- Berrak♀Clear, transparent
FAQ about the name Temiz
What is the meaning of Temiz?
Temiz means “clean, pure; unstained, clear”. The Turkish adjective temiz developed through Ottoman Turkish from Arabic tamyīz, “distinguishing, selecting.” As a name, it draws on the Turkish sense of cleanliness and purity.
Is Temiz a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Temiz is used for both boys and girls.
Is Temiz in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Temiz nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Temiz?
Temiz is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Temiz have?
Temiz has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Temiz?
Temiz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Temiz?
Some ideas: Temiz Nurhayat; Nurcan Temiz; Temiz Dila.
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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