Girl name
Zambak name meaning
“Lily; a plant with large, striking flowers”
Zambak means lily, a plant with large, striking flowers, and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. The Turkish word is connected with Arabic zanbaq and an older botanical naming chain reaching Sanskrit campaka. A garden of open white lilies gives a concrete image of the name.
What does Zambak mean?
Lily; a plant with large, striking flowers
In Turkish: İri, gösterişli çiçekleri olan bitki
Zambak uses the Turkish word for lily directly as a personal name. White lilies in particular carry associations of elegance and purity in literature and visual art. The name belongs alongside Lale, Menekşe, and Sümbül among names taken from flowering plants.
Origin of the name Zambak
Turkish zambak is connected with Arabic zanbaq, possibly transmitted through Persian. Its earlier history is generally traced to the Sanskrit plant name campaka.
How to pronounce Zambak
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zambak/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | زنبق |
Is Zambak a girl’s name?
Yes, Zambak is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Zambak does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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- Gülce♀Rose-like
- Asmin♀Jasmine flower
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- Gül♀Rose
- Roza♀The rose flower
- Nesrin♀Wild rose
- Zeyneb♀A fragrant flowering tree
- Çiğdem♀Crocus
FAQ about the name Zambak
What is the meaning of Zambak?
Zambak means “Lily; a plant with large, striking flowers”. Turkish zambak is connected with Arabic zanbaq, possibly transmitted through Persian. Its earlier history is generally traced to the Sanskrit plant name campaka.
Is Zambak a girl’s name?
Yes, Zambak is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Zambak in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zambak nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zambak?
Zambak is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Zambak have?
Zambak has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Zambak?
Zambak 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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