Girl name
Zümrüd name meaning
“a precious stone of vivid green colour”
Zümrüd means emerald, the precious stone known for its vivid green colour. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it comes through Persian zumurrud, with an older linguistic connection to Greek smaragdos. Related to the Turkish spelling Zümrüt, it evokes a polished green gemstone set in jewellery.
What does Zümrüd mean?
A precious stone of vivid green colour
In Turkish: parlak yeşil renkli değerli taş
Zümrüt names the emerald, a gemstone distinguished by its green colour. Turkish also uses zümrüt yeşili for emerald green and extends the image to lush vegetation. Alongside Yakut, İnci and Elmas, it belongs to the group of names drawn from gemstones and natural ornamental materials.
Origin of the name Zümrüd
Zümrüt is taken from the Turkish word for emerald, borrowed through Persian zumurrud. The word's earlier history is connected with Greek smaragdos.
How to pronounce Zümrüd
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zymɾyd/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | زمرد |
Is Zümrüd a girl’s name?
Yes, Zümrüd is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Zümrüd does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
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Famous people named Zümrüd
- Zümrüd Yağmur · b. 1971
FAQ about the name Zümrüd
What is the meaning of Zümrüd?
Zümrüd means “a precious stone of vivid green colour”. Zümrüt is taken from the Turkish word for emerald, borrowed through Persian zumurrud. The word's earlier history is connected with Greek smaragdos.
Is Zümrüd a girl’s name?
Yes, Zümrüd is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Zümrüd in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zümrüd nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zümrüd?
Zümrüd is of Persian and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Zümrüd have?
Zümrüd has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Zümrüd?
Zümrüd does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Zümrüd?
Other spellings: Zümrüt.
Famous people named Zümrüd?
Notable people named Zümrüd include Zümrüd Yağmur.
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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