Girl name
Vicdan name meaning
“conscience, an inner sense of right and wrong”
Vicdan means “conscience” or “an inner sense of right and wrong” and derives from Arabic wijdān. It is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. A literary scene of inward deliberation before a difficult decision provides a concrete association with the moral reflection expressed by the name.
What does Vicdan mean?
Conscience, an inner sense of right and wrong
In Turkish: içsel ahlak duygusu, doğruyu yanlıştan ayırma
Vicdan expresses moral judgment as an inner awareness rather than merely an external rule. Turkish expressions for a troubled or clear conscience make this meaning especially visible; although related by root to Vecd and Vecdi, its modern meaning differs from spiritual rapture.
Origin of the name Vicdan
From Arabic wijdān, connected with finding, feeling, and inward awareness. In Turkish it developed the established sense of conscience, the inner faculty of moral judgment.
How to pronounce Vicdan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /vid͡ʒdan/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | وجدان |
Is Vicdan a girl’s name?
Yes, Vicdan is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Vicdan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Vicdan
Names with related meanings
- Emine♀Trustworthy woman
- Ebrar♀The righteous and virtuous
- Ahsen♀More beautiful
- Berra♀Virtuous
- Hayrunnisa♀The best of women
- Saliha♀Good, virtuous
- Şerife♀Noble, honourable, distinguished
- Müberra♀Blameless, cleared of fault, pure
- Hüsna♀Most beautiful
- İlke♀Principle, a fundamental guiding idea
- Hayriye♀Connected with goodness, beneficial
- Hamide♀Praised, worthy of praise
FAQ about the name Vicdan
What is the meaning of Vicdan?
Vicdan means “conscience, an inner sense of right and wrong”. From Arabic wijdān, connected with finding, feeling, and inward awareness. In Turkish it developed the established sense of conscience, the inner faculty of moral judgment.
Is Vicdan a girl’s name?
Yes, Vicdan is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Vicdan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Vicdan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Vicdan?
Vicdan is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Vicdan have?
Vicdan has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Vicdan?
Vicdan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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