Girl name
Tilsim name meaning
“talisman; mysterious or magical influence”
Tilsim means “talisman” or “a mysterious or magical influence.” It entered Turkish through Arabic ṭilasm or ṭilism, with an earlier source in Greek télesma. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it evokes an object bearing special signs and hidden powers in a fairy tale or traditional story.
What does Tilsim mean?
Talisman; mysterious or magical influence
In Turkish: büyülü nesne; gizemli etki
In Turkish, tılsım denotes an object or sign believed to hold supernatural power. In literary language it can also describe an elusive charm or mystery. This figurative sense matters in its use as a given name, and the word's magical associations establish nothing about a bearer's beliefs.
Origin of the name Tilsim
Tılsım entered Turkish through Arabic ṭilasm or ṭilism. Its earlier source is Greek télesma, associated with ritual performance or something brought to completion.
How to pronounce Tilsim
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Ottoman Turkish | طلسم |
Is Tilsim a girl’s name?
Yes, Tilsim is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Tilsim 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 Tilsim
What is the meaning of Tilsim?
Tilsim means “talisman; mysterious or magical influence”. Tılsım entered Turkish through Arabic ṭilasm or ṭilism. Its earlier source is Greek télesma, associated with ritual performance or something brought to completion.
Is Tilsim a girl’s name?
Yes, Tilsim is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Tilsim in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Tilsim nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Tilsim?
Tilsim is of Arabic and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Tilsim have?
Tilsim has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Tilsim?
Tilsim 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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