Girl name
Zerda name meaning
“Yellow, golden yellow”
Zerda means yellow or golden yellow. Used as a girl's name in Türkiye, it is associated with Kurdish zerd, meaning yellow, and is explained as a given-name formation from that colour word. A ripe ear of wheat in sunlight provides a concrete image of its golden colour association.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Kurdish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Zerda mean?
Yellow, golden yellow
In Turkish: Sarı, altın sarısı
Zerda is a feminine name evoking the warmth of yellow and golden shades. Its colour meaning can suggest sunshine or autumn leaves in poetic use. These are associations of the name; its basic meaning comes from a colour word and does not directly denote the metal gold.
How popular is Zerda?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 2provinces
Where is Zerda in the top 30?
2 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Zerda
Related to Kurdish zerd, “yellow,” with Zerda explained as a personal-name formation from that colour word. The Kurdish word is historically cognate with Persian zard.
Double names with Zerda
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Zerda Mediha
Meaning of each name
- Zerda: Yellow, golden yellow
- Mediha: praised; worthy of praise
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Ferhan Zerda
Meaning of each name
- Ferhan: joyful; full of gladness
- Zerda: Yellow, golden yellow
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Zerda Dilber
Meaning of each name
- Zerda: Yellow, golden yellow
- Dilber: heart-stealing; beautiful beloved
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Viyan Zerda
Meaning of each name
- Viyan: love, affection; desire, wish
- Zerda: Yellow, golden yellow
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Zerda Fisun
Meaning of each name
- Zerda: Yellow, golden yellow
- Fisun: enchantment; captivating charm
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Dilber Zerda
Meaning of each name
- Dilber: heart-stealing; beautiful beloved
- Zerda: Yellow, golden yellow
How to pronounce Zerda
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zeɾda/ |
Is Zerda a girl’s name?
Yes, Zerda is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Zerda appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Zerda
Famous people named Zerda
- Zerda Demir · b. 2003
FAQ about the name Zerda
What is the meaning of Zerda?
Zerda means “Yellow, golden yellow”. Related to Kurdish zerd, “yellow,” with Zerda explained as a personal-name formation from that colour word. The Kurdish word is historically cognate with Persian zard.
Is Zerda a girl’s name?
Yes, Zerda is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Zerda in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zerda nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zerda?
Zerda is of Kurdish origin.
How many syllables does Zerda have?
Zerda has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Zerda?
Zerda appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Zerda?
Some ideas: Zerda Mediha; Ferhan Zerda; Zerda Dilber.
Famous people named Zerda?
Notable people named Zerda include Zerda Demir.
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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