Nalan
Nalan is a Muslim girl name meaning “Lamenting, sighing with longing”.
| Meaning | Lamenting, sighing with longing |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish, from Persian |
| Arabic spelling | نالان |
| Pronunciation | nah-LAHN |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Nalan
Nalan comes from the Persian nālān, which means moaning, lamenting or sighing. In classical Persian poetry the word is used for the sighs of a lover longing for the beloved, or for the plaintive song of the nightingale yearning for the rose. Its sense is therefore not one of sorrow in a negative way, but of tender longing and deep feeling. As a girl's name, Nalan has a romantic and poetic tone, recalling the emotions celebrated in the literature of Persian and Ottoman poets.
Turkish took over many words from Persian through Ottoman literature, and Nalan is one of those that became a given name. It is well established in Turkey and Northern Cyprus and among Turkish families abroad, and it is pronounced nah-LAHN, with Nalaan as an occasional spelling showing the long second vowel. In Persian script it is written نالان. Because it is a poetic Persian word rather than an Arabic name, it has no Arabic root, but it carries no religious objection and is used freely by Muslim families.
Is Nalan a Muslim name?
Yes, Nalan is used by Muslim families in Turkey. It is a Persian poetic word rather than an Arabic name, and there is no religious objection to it.
Where is the name Nalan used?
Used in Turkey, Northern Cyprus and the Turkish diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nalan mean?
Nalan means 'Lamenting, sighing with longing'. It comes from Turkish, from Persian.
Is Nalan a Muslim name?
Yes, Nalan is used by Muslim families in Turkey. It is a Persian poetic word rather than an Arabic name, and there is no religious objection to it.
How do you write Nalan in Arabic?
Nalan is written نالان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nalan?
Nalan is pronounced nah-LAHN.
What does Nalan mean?
Nalan comes from Persian nalan, meaning lamenting or sighing with longing, a word used in poetry for a lover or a nightingale.
Is Nalan a Turkish name?
Yes. Nalan is a Turkish girl's name of Persian origin, used in Turkey and Northern Cyprus.
How do you write Nalan in Persian?
Nalan is written نالان in Persian script.