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The baby name Neslihan is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Turkish: /nesliˈhɑn/; respelling: NES-lee-hahn (stress on last syllable).

Neslihan is Turkish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Turkish
Pronunciation: Turkish: /nesliˈhɑn/; respelling: NES-lee-hahn (stress on last syllable)

What is the meaning of the name Neslihan ?

The baby name Neslihan is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Turkish: /nesliˈhɑn/; respelling: NES-lee-hahn (stress on last syllable).

Neslihan is Turkish in Origin.

Neslihan is a Turkish feminine name formed from nesil, the Arabic-derived Turkish word for “lineage” or “generation,” and han, from Turkic khan, a royal title. In Persianate–Turkic naming, -han in female names denotes nobility or “lady,” so the composite conveys “of noble lineage,” “noble-born,” or “lady of a good line.”

Used since the late Ottoman period and common throughout modern Turkey, the name gained wide visibility in the 20th century and within the Turkish diaspora. Notable bearers include actress Neslihan Atagül, volleyball star Neslihan Demir, and badminton player Neslihan Yiğit. Variants and spellings include Neslihân (with circumflex) alongside the standard Neslihan; affectionate short forms are Nesli and Nesi. Though sometimes confused with similar-looking Turkish names, related only by sound, such as Nesrin or Neşe, Neslihan keeps its specific sense of lineage and status, balancing heritage with contemporary appeal.

Neslihan has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Neslihan

Neslihan Atagül Actor · Born 1992 · Turkey Neslihan Atagül is a Turkish actress best known for her role as Nihan in the popular TV series 'Kara Sevda'. She also starred in the film 'Araf' and the series 'Sefirin Kızı', showcasing her talent and versatility in acting.

Neslihan – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
CY Girls 0 #124 2 3,755
GR 0 #130 6 3,911
AZ Boys 0 #131 1 1,400
Switzerland Girls 2024 #134 2 1,786
Sweden Girls 2007 #170 2 1,297
TR 0 #175 14,279 19,440
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
BG Girls 0 #199 25 3,559
DK 0 #203 4 5,198
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
AL Girls 0 #225 3 4,141
GR Girls 0 #227 16 6,293
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
DK Girls 0 #302 15 7,429
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
KZ Girls 0 #328 5 5,862
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #350 2 5,378
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
Austria Girls 0 #366 55 1,885
NL 0 #367 25 2,481
France Girls 2021 #398 8 3,185
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
Germany 0 #408 30 2,542
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
IQ Girls 0 #495 10 11,303
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
IR Girls 0 #542 4 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
Germany Girls 0 #561 306 4,949
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #593 5 20,968
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #695 3 13,071
Finland Girls 2026 #728 11 3,895
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
NL Girls 0 #815 141 5,933
TN 0 #860 6 13,765
United States Girls 2023 #906 9 8,600
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
SA Girls 0 #922 14 25,931
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,006 5 14,861
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
MA 0 #1,104 25 20,986
DZ 0 #1,105 72 20,130
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,434 13 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Neslihan is popular in 52 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Switzerland
United States
Sweden
AE

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People also ask about Neslihan

Neslihan is predominantly a girl's name.
Neslihan is a 3 syllable name, pronounced Turkish: /nesliˈhɑn/; respelling: NES-lee-hahn (stress on last syllable).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Nesli, Nes, Nesi and Neslihân (older/alternate Ottoman spelling).
Across languages, Neslihan has these equivalents: Sarah (Hebrew, 'princess'), Regina (Latin, 'queen'), Reina/Raina (Spanish/Slavic, 'queen'), Adelaide/Adeline (Germanic, 'noble').
Yes — Neslihan ranked #134 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Neslihan ranks highest in Switzerland (#134 in 2024).
Neslihan's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #408 in 2011 to #398 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 1 notable people named Neslihan are in our database, including Neslihan Atagül (Actor).