Filiz

girlTurkish

Filiz is a Muslim girl name meaning “Young shoot, sprout”.

MeaningYoung shoot, sprout
GenderGirl
OriginTurkish
Pronunciationfee-LEEZ
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Filiz

Filiz is the Turkish word for a young shoot or bud of a plant, symbolising growth and youth. It was a very popular girls' name in Turkey from the 1950s to the 1980s. It is a native Turkish word and has no Arabic root.

Is Filiz a Muslim name?

Filiz is a Turkish name, not an Arabic one, but it has been used by Muslim families in Turkey for decades.

Where is the name Filiz used?

Common among Turkish women born in the second half of the 20th century.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Filiz mean?

Filiz means 'Young shoot, sprout'. It comes from Turkish.

Is Filiz a Muslim name?

Filiz is a Turkish name, not an Arabic one, but it has been used by Muslim families in Turkey for decades.

How do you pronounce Filiz?

Filiz is pronounced fee-LEEZ.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.