Nermin
Nermin is a Muslim girl name of Persian, used in Turkish, Bosnian and Arabic origin, meaning “Soft, gentle and delicate”.
| Meaning | Soft, gentle and delicate |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian, used in Turkish, Bosnian and Arabic |
| Written as | نرمين |
| Pronunciation | ner-MEEN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Balkans, Egypt, Caucasus |
Meaning and origin of Nermin
Nermin grows out of the Persian word narm, meaning soft, and carries a sense of gentleness and tenderness. The name found great favour among women in Ottoman Turkey, and from there it travelled into the Balkans and Egypt, picking up local spellings such as Nermine and Nirmeen. Bosnians give it to boys as well as girls, which is unusual, but almost everywhere else it is firmly a feminine name.
Is Nermin a Muslim name?
Muslim families in Turkey, Bosnia and Egypt choose Nermin often, even though its roots lie in Persian rather than Arabic.
How popular is Nermin?
You will meet Nermin most often in Turkey, Bosnia, Egypt and Azerbaijan, where it is written Nərmin.
Gifts with the name Nermin
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Spellings and variants of Nermin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nermin mean?
Nermin means 'Soft, gentle and delicate'. It is of Persian, used in Turkish, Bosnian and Arabic origin.
Is Nermin a Muslim name?
Muslim families in Turkey, Bosnia and Egypt choose Nermin often, even though its roots lie in Persian rather than Arabic.
How do you pronounce Nermin?
Nermin is pronounced ner-MEEN.
Is Nermin a boy or girl name?
Nermin is usually a girl name.