نیلوفر

Nilüfer

girlPersian, Turkish spelling

Nilüfer is a Muslim girl name meaning “Water lily, lotus”.

MeaningWater lily, lotus
GenderGirl
OriginPersian, Turkish spelling
Arabic spellingنیلوفر
Pronunciationnee-loo-FER
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Nilüfer

Nilüfer is the Turkish form of the Persian nīlūfar, the water lily or lotus. The name has a long history in Turkey: Nilüfer Hatun, wife of the Ottoman sultan Orhan, gave her name to the city district and river of Nilüfer near Bursa. In Iran it is spelled Niloufar or Niloofar.

Is Nilüfer a Muslim name?

Nilüfer is a Persian flower name used by Muslim families in Turkey, Iran and Central Asia.

Where is the name Nilüfer used?

Popular in Turkey, Iran, Uzbekistan (Nilufar) and Pakistan (Nilofar).

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nilüfer mean?

Nilüfer means 'Water lily, lotus'. It comes from Persian, Turkish spelling.

Is Nilüfer a Muslim name?

Nilüfer is a Persian flower name used by Muslim families in Turkey, Iran and Central Asia.

How do you write Nilüfer in Arabic?

Nilüfer is written نیلوفر in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Nilüfer?

Nilüfer is pronounced nee-loo-FER.

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