Girl name
Ünzile name meaning
“was sent down; was revealed”
Ünzile means was sent down or was revealed. It comes from the Arabic passive verb form unzila, adapted into Turkish with a final e. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it is linguistically connected with tenzil, a related word expressing the action of sending or bringing down.
What does Ünzile mean?
Was sent down; was revealed
In Turkish: indirildi; aşağı gönderildi
Ünzile is unusual in deriving from an Arabic verb form rather than a noun or adjective. Its source occurs in the Quran in passages about revelation being sent down, explaining the name's religious association without making the word itself a synonym for revelation or angel.
Origin of the name Ünzile
Taken from Arabic unzila, a passive verb meaning was sent down or was revealed. Turkish established the feminine name Ünzile with a final e.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Ünzile in the Quran? | As a word · أنزل · 2:4Unzila, the source of Ünzile, appears in the Quran as a passive verb meaning was sent down. |
| Starts with | Ü · Ün |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Ünzile
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ynzile/ |
| Arabic | أنزل |
Is Ünzile a girl’s name?
Yes, Ünzile is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Ünzile does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Ünzile
Names with related meanings
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- Hira♀Name of a mountain and cave near Mecca
- Esra♀Night journey
- Betül♀Virgin
- Nefes♀Breath
- Meva♀A place of refuge, shelter, or abode
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Zeliha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Ravzanur♀Garden and light
- Cennet♀Paradise
- Nur♀Light
- Firdevs♀Paradise
Famous people named Ünzile
- Ünzile Nur Hacıoğlu · b. 1999
- Ünzile Keleştemur Yılmaz
FAQ about the name Ünzile
What is the meaning of Ünzile?
Ünzile means “was sent down; was revealed”. Taken from Arabic unzila, a passive verb meaning was sent down or was revealed. Turkish established the feminine name Ünzile with a final e.
Is Ünzile a girl’s name?
Yes, Ünzile is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Ünzile in the Quran?
As a word. Unzila, the source of Ünzile, appears in the Quran as a passive verb meaning was sent down. (e.g.: 2:4)
What is the origin of the name Ünzile?
Ünzile is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Ünzile have?
Ünzile has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Ünzile?
Ünzile does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Ünzile?
Notable people named Ünzile include Ünzile Nur Hacıoğlu, Ünzile Keleştemur Yılmaz.
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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