Girl name
Teslime name meaning
“surrender; entrusting oneself”
Teslime means “surrender” or “entrusting oneself.” It derives from Arabic taslīm, which includes the meanings “handing over,” “submission,” and “greeting,” and is a feminine counterpart of Teslim. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it evokes the act of placing something securely in another pair of hands.
What does Teslime mean?
Surrender; entrusting oneself
In Turkish: teslim olma, kendini bırakma
Teslime draws on the meanings of surrender and entrusting associated with teslim. In religious language it evokes submission and devotion, while the same root also appears in ordinary Turkish expressions for handing over or surrendering. It functions as a distinct feminine name alongside Teslim.
Origin of the name Teslime
Based on Arabic taslīm, “handing over, submission, salutation.” In Turkish it can also be understood as a feminine counterpart of Teslim.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| Is Teslime in the Quran? | Its source word does · تسليما · 4:65, 33:22, 33:56The source word taslīm occurs in the Quran as تسليما; Teslime is a different, feminine name form. |
| Starts with | T · Te |
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How to pronounce Teslime
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /teslime/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | تسليمه |
| Arabic | تسليمة |
Is Teslime a girl’s name?
Yes, Teslime is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Teslime 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 Teslime
Names with related meanings
- Betül♀Virgin
- Eliz♀God is my oath
- Hanife♀One devoted to belief in one God
- Elis♀My God is my oath
- Zahide♀Ascetic
- Lisa♀My God is an oath
- Alyadua♀Loftiness and prayer
- Hamiyet♀Protective zeal
- Saime♀A woman who fasts
- Tutku♂♀İntense desire and deep attachment
- Sacide♀One who prostrates in worship
- Sebile♀Woman devoted to God's path and goodness
Famous people named Teslime
- Teslime Karahisarlı · b. 1988
FAQ about the name Teslime
What is the meaning of Teslime?
Teslime means “surrender; entrusting oneself”. Based on Arabic taslīm, “handing over, submission, salutation.” In Turkish it can also be understood as a feminine counterpart of Teslim.
Is Teslime a girl’s name?
Yes, Teslime is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Teslime in the Quran?
Its source word does. The source word taslīm occurs in the Quran as تسليما; Teslime is a different, feminine name form. (e.g.: 4:65, 33:22, 33:56)
What is the origin of the name Teslime?
Teslime is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Teslime have?
Teslime has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Teslime?
Teslime 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 Teslime?
Notable people named Teslime include Teslime Karahisarlı.
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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