Girl name
Zerin name meaning
“made of gold; golden-colored”
Zerin means “made of gold” or “golden-coloured” and derives from Persian zarrīn. That word combines zar, “gold,” with a suffix indicating material or quality. Used for girls in Türkiye, Zerin is related to the spelling Zerrin. Fabric embroidered with gold thread provides a concrete image of its meaning.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Zerin mean?
Made of gold; golden-colored
In Turkish: altından yapılmış; altın renkli
Zerrin evokes both gold as a material and its color. Ottoman literary usage employed it for golden, shining objects. The word can also designate a yellow narcissus or jonquil, bringing a floral association alongside the precious-metal imagery within the name’s range of meaning.
The ending “-in” is a common final sound with no single meaning across these names. Derin, Yasemin and Aylin each need to be understood through their own formation. More girl names ending in -in →
How popular is Zerin?
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
- 1provinces
Where is Zerin in the top 30?
1 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 Zerin
From Persian zarrīn, formed from zar, gold, with the suffix -īn expressing material or quality.
Double names with Zerin
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Zerin Nazdar
Meaning of each name
- Zerin: made of gold; golden-colored
- Nazdar: charming, coy, possessing grace
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Ferzan Zerin
Meaning of each name
- Ferzan: wise, discerning
- Zerin: made of gold; golden-colored
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Zerin Pakize
Meaning of each name
- Zerin: made of gold; golden-colored
- Pakize: pure, spotless, thoroughly clean
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Harika Zerin
Meaning of each name
- Harika: wonderfully beautiful; inspiring admiration
- Zerin: made of gold; golden-colored
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Zerin Ronya
Meaning of each name
- Zerin: made of gold; golden-colored
- Ronya: Heroine of Ronia, the Robber's Daughter
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Melda Zerin
Meaning of each name
- Melda: Slender and gracefully formed; delicate
- Zerin: made of gold; golden-colored
How to pronounce Zerin
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zeɾin/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | زرین |
Is Zerin a girl’s name?
Yes, Zerin is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Zerin appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Zerin
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FAQ about the name Zerin
What is the meaning of Zerin?
Zerin means “made of gold; golden-colored”. From Persian zarrīn, formed from zar, gold, with the suffix -īn expressing material or quality.
Is Zerin a girl’s name?
Yes, Zerin is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Zerin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zerin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zerin?
Zerin is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Zerin have?
Zerin has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Zerin?
Zerin appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Zerin?
Other spellings: Zerrin.
What names go well with Zerin?
Some ideas: Zerin Nazdar; Ferzan Zerin; Zerin Pakize.
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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