Contemporary Turkish feminine name
Özlem
ÖZ-lem (approx. /ˈœz.lɛm/)
Pronunciation: ÖZ-lem (approx. /ˈœz.lɛm/)
الاشتياق، الحنين
Girl
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
Longing; yearning; nostalgia (Turkish noun derived from the verb 'özlemek' meaning 'to miss' or 'to yearn')
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
6
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Özlem.
Özlem is a Turkish name commonly explained as Longing; yearning; nostalgia (Turkish noun derived from the verb 'özlemek' meaning 'to miss' or 'to yearn'). It is often grouped with Contemporary Turkish feminine name names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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