Gamze
Gamze is a Muslim girl name of Turkish, from Persian origin, meaning “Dimple; a playful glance”.
| Meaning | Dimple; a playful glance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish, from Persian |
| Written as | غمزه |
| Pronunciation | gahm-ZEH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Balkans |
Meaning and origin of Gamze
Gamze is what Turks call the little hollow that forms in a cheek when someone smiles. The word goes back to the Persian ghamza, meaning a teasing wink or a sidelong look. Ottoman poets loved that image and returned to it again and again in their verses about beauty. Today Gamze is among the most common girls' names in Turkey, and it is equally familiar in Turkish communities across Europe.
Is Gamze a Muslim name?
Gamze is a Turkish name used by Muslim families, meaning dimple, though it carries no religious meaning.
How popular is Gamze?
Gamze is very common in Turkey and among Turkish communities in Europe.
Gifts with the name Gamze
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Spellings and variants of Gamze
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gamze mean?
Gamze means 'Dimple; a playful glance'. It is of Turkish, from Persian origin.
Is Gamze a Muslim name?
Gamze is a Turkish name used by Muslim families, meaning dimple, though it carries no religious meaning.
How do you pronounce Gamze?
Gamze is pronounced gahm-ZEH.
Is Gamze a boy or girl name?
Gamze is usually a girl name.