Girl name
Zerrin name meaning
“made of gold; golden-colored”
Zerrin means “made of gold” or “golden-coloured.” It derives from Persian zarrīn, formed from zar, meaning gold, with a suffix expressing material or quality. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it evokes gold embroidery, an image that combines the precious material with its distinctive colour.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Zerrin 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 Zerrin?
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
- 6provinces
Where is Zerrin in the top 30?
6 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 Zerrin
From Persian zarrīn, formed from zar, gold, with the suffix -īn expressing material or quality.
Double names with Zerrin
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Zerrin Leman
Meaning of each name
- Zerrin: made of gold; golden-colored
- Leman: a gleam; shining or flashing light
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Mihre Zerrin
Meaning of each name
- Mihre: sun; love, affection
- Zerrin: made of gold; golden-colored
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Zerrin Defne
Meaning of each name
- Zerrin: made of gold; golden-colored
- Defne: bay laurel, an aromatic evergreen tree
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Pera Zerrin
Meaning of each name
- Pera: the other side; across the water
- Zerrin: made of gold; golden-colored
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Zerrin Figen
Meaning of each name
- Zerrin: made of gold; golden-colored
- Figen: one who casts, throws or scatters
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Didar Zerrin
Meaning of each name
- Didar: face, countenance; seeing, reunion
- Zerrin: made of gold; golden-colored
How to pronounce Zerrin
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zeɾɾin/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | زرین |
Is Zerrin a girl’s name?
Yes, Zerrin is used mostly as a girl’s name. In TÜİK data, 1% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Zerrin 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 Zerrin
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Zerrin
- Zerrin Tekindor · b. 1964
- Zerrin Özer · b. 1957
- Zerrin Egeliler · b. 1942
- Zerrin Bölükbaşı · b. 1919
- Zerrin Güngör · b. 1955
- Zerrin Taşpınar · b. 1947
- Zerrin Arbaş · b. 1946
- Zerrin Bakır · b. 1981
- Zerrin Ersoy Bilir · b. 1956
- Zerrin Karslı · b. 1983
- Zerrin Nişancı · b. 1960
- Zerrin Sarı · b. 1963
FAQ about the name Zerrin
What is the meaning of Zerrin?
Zerrin means “made of gold; golden-colored”. From Persian zarrīn, formed from zar, gold, with the suffix -īn expressing material or quality.
Is Zerrin a girl’s name?
Yes, Zerrin is used mostly as a girl’s name. In TÜİK data, 1% of bearers are male.
Is Zerrin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zerrin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zerrin?
Zerrin is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Zerrin have?
Zerrin has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Zerrin?
Zerrin appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Zerrin?
Other spellings: Zerin.
What names go well with Zerrin?
Some ideas: Zerrin Leman; Mihre Zerrin; Zerrin Defne.
Famous people named Zerrin?
Notable people named Zerrin include Zerrin Tekindor, Zerrin Özer, Zerrin Egeliler.
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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