Gokce
Gokce is a Muslim girl name meaning “Sky-blue, heavenly”.
| Meaning | Sky-blue, heavenly |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish |
| Pronunciation | GURK-cheh |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Gokce
Gokce is an unaccented spelling of the Turkish Gökçe. It is formed from gök, meaning sky or heaven, together with the suffix -çe, which in this case gives the sense of being like or relating to something. The name is therefore understood as sky-blue, sky-coloured or heavenly. In older Turkish, gökçe was also used to describe something beautiful or pleasing to the eye, so the name carries both a colour image and a sense of beauty. It is a native Turkish word with no Arabic root.
In Turkish spelling, ö is a rounded vowel like the German ö, and ç is pronounced ch, so Gökçe sounds roughly like GURK-cheh, without a strong r. When Turkish letters cannot be typed, it appears as Gokce, and occasionally as Gokche. The name is well established for girls in Turkey and among the Turkish diaspora, and it is also found as a place name: Gökçeada, a Turkish island in the Aegean, includes the same word. Gökçe fits into a wider tradition of Turkish names inspired by the sky, such as Gökay and Gökhan for boys.
Is Gokce a Muslim name?
Gokce is a Turkish name rather than an Arabic one, but it is commonly used by Muslim families in Turkey and has a neutral meaning.
Where is the name Gokce used?
Common in Turkey and the Turkish diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gokce mean?
Gokce means 'Sky-blue, heavenly'. It comes from Turkish.
Is Gokce a Muslim name?
Gokce is a Turkish name rather than an Arabic one, but it is commonly used by Muslim families in Turkey and has a neutral meaning.
How do you pronounce Gokce?
Gokce is pronounced GURK-cheh.
What does Gokce mean in Turkish?
Gökçe means sky-blue or heavenly, from gök, sky, and in older usage it also meant beautiful.