Cagla

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Cagla is a Muslim girl name of Turkish origin, meaning “Green, unripe almond”.

MeaningGreen, unripe almond
GenderGirl
OriginTurkish
Pronunciationchaa-LAH
TraditionMuslim
Used inTurkey

Meaning and origin of Cagla

Çağla is the Turkish name for the young green almond, which people eat fresh in spring before its shell turns hard. Given to a girl, it suggests freshness and youth. It became popular in Turkey towards the end of the twentieth century and is also used by Turkish families in Europe. The ğ is not sounded but stretches the vowel before it, so the name is said roughly as chaa-la.

Is Cagla a Muslim name?

Cagla (Çağla) is a Turkish nature name, not a religious one, but Muslim families in Turkey use it.

How popular is Cagla?

Common in Turkey and among Turkish families in Europe.

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Spellings and variants of Cagla

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cagla mean?

Cagla means 'Green, unripe almond'. It is of Turkish origin.

Is Cagla a Muslim name?

Cagla (Çağla) is a Turkish nature name, not a religious one, but Muslim families in Turkey use it.

How do you pronounce Cagla?

Cagla is pronounced chaa-LAH.

Is Cagla a boy or girl name?

Cagla is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.