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Nilüfer
Fact sheet
- Name
- Nilüfer
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- Girl name
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Nilüfer is the Turkish variant of the Persian name Niloufar, which means 'the water lily'. This girl's name is particularly popular and widespread among the Turkish population.
What does the name Nilüfer mean?
Nilüfer, as the Turkish form of the Persian name Niloufar, carries the meaning 'the water lily'. The name is especially popular in Turkey. Notable bearers include British musician Nilüfer Yanya and Turkish singer Nilüfer Yumlu. There are also various spellings such as Nilofar, Niloofar, Nilufar, and Nilufer.
Where does the name Nilüfer come from?
The name Nilüfer has its roots in Persian and means 'the water lily'. The Persian
How do you pronounce Nilüfer?
Ni-lü-fér
Popularity
In Germany, Nilüfer is a common first name. In 2023, it ranked 3,880th among the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2008 at 1,636th. Over the last ten years, Nilüfer has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it 4,061st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,171st.
Nicknames & pet names
Lülü / Nil / Nile / Nili / Nilü / Nüli
Famous people
- Nilüfer Örer (singer)
- Nilüfer Yumlu (singer from America)
Frequently asked questions about the name Nilüfer
What does the name Nilüfer mean?
Nilüfer is the Turkish form of the Persian name Niloufar and means 'the water lily'.
Where does the name Nilüfer come from?
The name has its roots in Persian and is also common in Kurdish and Turkish languages.
How popular is the name Nilüfer?
Nilüfer is particularly popular in Turkey and is borne by various artists such as Nilüfer Yanya and Nilüfer Yumlu.