72 Delicate Kurdish Girl Names

Kurdish baby girl names reflect diverse linguistic, historical, and cultural elements. They are as varied and vibrant as the Kurdish people themselves, with roots spreading across several regions in the Middle East, including Iran, Turkey, Syria, and Iraq (1). These names have great historical significance and are frequently chosen to convey the parents' wishes, hopes, and blessings for their newborn daughters. They also uniquely link to Kurdish heritage, uniting the past and present. Kurdish naming patterns often resonate with the community's deep respect for nature and the environment. In Kurdish culture, naming ceremonies and customs are also quite important. The naming ceremony for a child is often a joyful event that includes family and friends. The name selection is often a thoughtful process involving elders of the family. It is believed that a name can influence a child's destiny, making the naming ceremony a crucial cultural practice. Due to the impact of globalization, there has been a noticeable trend in Kurdish parents incorporating international, primarily Western, nomenclature into their naming traditions. Kurdish women generally do not adopt their husband's family name upon marriage. However, some may do so in Western society (2). Despite these multicultural influences, traditional Kurdish titles maintain their appeal for parents seeking names with deep cultural resonance and meaningful connotations. Moreover, Kurdish baby girl names often reflect the resilient spirit of the Kurdish people and serve as a beautiful testament to their enduring culture and heritage. Whether parents adopt a traditional Kurdish name or opt for a more globally influenced name, they choose a name steeped in meaning, tradition, and a strong feeling of Kurdish identity. Continue reading as we present some charming Kurdish girl names to help you select a suitable name for your precious daughter.

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Name Gender Meaning
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Leyla
Baby Girl Sign Girl Night; Daughter of the night
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Hana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Hope, Flower, Bliss, Number one, craft, Shine, Moon
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Nara
Baby Girl Sign Girl Happy; Country; Sun; Pomegranate tree; Man
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Aelin
Baby Girl Sign Girl Of the moon; Strength; Little girl
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Maiah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Mother; Sea warrior
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Sevin
Baby Boy Sign Boy Love her; Rejoice; Apple; Night-grazing;
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Pola
Baby Girl Sign Girl Belonging to Apollo: Small and humble; Steel
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Avana
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Favor; Preservation; Protection; Satisfaction; Pleasure; Water; Rainbow
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Aveena
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Love
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Fatma
Baby Girl Sign Girl To abstain
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Nihan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Concealed; Secreted; Undisclosed; Finally; Destroyer; Conqueror
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Lania
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Bird nest
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Aylana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Openness; Space; Square
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Sarya
Baby Girl Sign Girl A pious woman; Night cloud; Princess
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Nasrin
Baby Girl Sign Girl Wild rose
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Aveen
Baby Girl Sign Girl Love; Transparent; Pure; To Breathe
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Dila
Baby Girl Sign Girl Heart
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Diyara
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Apparent; Visible; Clear
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Rona
Baby Girl Sign Girl Rough island; Song; Joy; To survive; Powerful counselor
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Sirin
Baby Girl Sign Girl Sweet; Long-lasting; Beautiful victory
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Bano
Baby Girl Sign Girl Lady
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Roja
Baby Girl Sign Girl Rose; A day's wage; Sun
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Aska
Baby Girl Sign Girl Ash tree; Cinder; Deer; Gazelle
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Chira
Baby Girl Sign Girl Lantern; Young; Lord; Long
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Fairuz
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex A triumphant one; Turquoise
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Gulistan
Baby Girl Sign Girl House of flowers
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Rezan
Baby Girl Sign Girl A clear and birght woman
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Siwan
Baby Girl Sign Girl Yahweh is gracious; Shadow; Canopy
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Aferin
Baby Girl Sign Girl Lucky or trustworthy
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Aheng
Baby Girl Sign Girl Harmony
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Ahin
Baby Girl Sign Girl Ascetic; Unshakeable; Whole
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Ajwan
Baby Girl Sign Girl A small gulf
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Alal
Baby Girl Sign Girl Kurdish word for red rose
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Ariman
Baby Girl Sign Girl Wish
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Ashti
Baby Girl Sign Girl Peace
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Awira
Baby Girl Sign Girl An interesting personality
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Azade
Baby Girl Sign Girl Free and independent
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Berivan
Baby Girl Sign Girl Shepard
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Bihin
Baby Girl Sign Girl Better than others
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Birwa
Baby Girl Sign Girl Kurdish word for belief
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Delal
Baby Girl Sign Girl Beautiful
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Dersima
Baby Girl Sign Girl A name from Kurdish city Dersim
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Diblin
Baby Girl Sign Girl The fragrance of soul
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Dilva
Baby Girl Sign Girl From the heart
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Elfesya
Baby Girl Sign Girl A girl as beautiful as a fairy or princess; Fairy or princess
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Glay
Baby Girl Sign Girl Rosemoon
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Kejal
Baby Girl Sign Girl Gazelle
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Keje
Baby Girl Sign Girl A girl of radiant beauty
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Medya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Land of Medes
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Mizgin
Baby Girl Sign Girl Evangel; Good news
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Naza
Baby Girl Sign Girl Beloved or sweetheart
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Perseng
Baby Girl Sign Girl Name of a star
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Revin
Baby Girl Sign Girl Escape; Flight
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Rojan
Baby Girl Sign Girl Daily
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Rojin
Baby Girl Sign Girl Sunlight
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Rozerin
Baby Girl Sign Girl Where the sun rises
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Rozhin
Baby Girl Sign Girl The beginning of the day
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Rusen
Baby Girl Sign Girl One who is jovial and cheerful
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Sercan
Baby Girl Sign Girl Servant; Slave
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Seyda
Baby Girl Sign Girl A woman who is crazy in love
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Shanar
Baby Girl Sign Girl Pomegranate flower
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Sidar
Baby Girl Sign Girl Shade; Canopy
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Sozan
Baby Girl Sign Girl Glowing or burning
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Tujela
Baby Girl Sign Girl Name of a plateau
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Yelda
Baby Girl Sign Girl Winter solstice; Dark night
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Yezda
Baby Girl Sign Girl A divine creature
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Zerya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Sea
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Gesa
Baby Girl Sign Girl Spear; Strength; Power; Bright; Shining
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Avesta
Baby Girl Sign Girl Received knowledge
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Asmin
Baby Girl Sign Girl Sky; A type of wildflower
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Berhem
Baby Girl Sign Girl Work; creation
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Hedar
Baby Girl Sign Girl Patience

Kurdish baby girl names offer a unique mixture of cultural diversity and historical significance. The conventional Kurdish naming pattern has seen global influence reflected in the new naming schemes adopted in recent years. However, one thing is sure, Kurdish names have allured many parents looking for a unique identity that binds them with their roots and heritage and strengthens their feeling of Kurdish identity. Also, these names' are so versatile that parents from different cultures and linguistic backgrounds can embrace them.

Infographic: Amazing Kurdish Baby Girl Names With Meanings

Kurdish baby girl names reflect the vibrancy of Kurdish culture and represent the parents' wishes, blessings, and aspirations. These names are strongly related to the natural world and the community's history. The infographic below presents names honoring the Kurdish people's tenacious character and cultural history.

incredible kurdish girl names for your charming princess (infographic)

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can Kurdish girl names be modified or combined with other names?

Kurdish girl names can be modified or combined with other names in different ways. You can combine two Kurdish girl names to form a new name. Alternatively, you add prefixes or suffixes from Kurdish or other languages to existing titles. Furthermore, you can combine masculine names with Kurdish words to form female names. For instance, the masculine name Ciwan (young) can be combined with Kurdish words like can (life), gula (rose), and xanim (lady) to develop titles like Ciwancan, Ciwangula, and Ciwanxan.

2. What are some Kurdish girl names that are popular in the diaspora community?

Dilnaz originates from the Persian terms del and naz, meaning 'delight.' Mizgîn is another popular name that means 'happy message.' Dila meaning' heart,' and Awira translating to 'interesting,' are some more delightful Kurdish names for girls.

References

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  1. Kurds in Turkey.
    https://rpl.hds.harvard.edu/faq/kurds-turkey
  2. A GUIDE TO NAMES AND NAMING PRACTICES.
    https://www.fbiic.gov/public/2008/nov/Naming_practice_guide_UK_2006.pdf

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