Find out how popular the first name Nehir has been for the last 17 years (from 2006 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Nehir by gender

Based on the last 17 years of data, Nehir is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Nehir.

The history of the first name Nehir

The name Nehir has its origins in the Turkish language. It is a feminine name that translates to "river" in English. The name likely emerged in the regions where Turkish was spoken, which included parts of modern-day Turkey, Central Asia, and the Middle East.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nehir can be traced back to the 13th century. It appears in the work of the celebrated Persian poet and mystic, Rumi. In his collection of poems, the Diwan-e Shams-e Tabrizi, Rumi uses the word "nehir" to symbolize the flow of life and the journey of the soul.

During the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa from the 14th to the early 20th century, the name Nehir gained popularity among Turkish-speaking communities. Several notable figures from this period bore the name, including Nehir Hatun, a 16th-century Ottoman princess and daughter of Sultan Selim II.

In the 19th century, the name Nehir appeared in the literary works of Turkish authors, such as the novel "Intibah" by Namik Kemal, a prominent figure in the Turkish literary renaissance. The character of Nehir in the novel was portrayed as a strong and independent woman, reflecting the changing societal attitudes towards women's roles during that time.

One of the most famous historical figures with the name Nehir was Nehir Ertuğ, a Turkish author and journalist born in 1900. She was a pioneering figure in Turkish literature and a vocal advocate for women's rights. Her works explored themes of social justice, feminism, and the struggles faced by women in a patriarchal society.

Another notable individual with the name Nehir was Nehir Avcı, a Turkish Olympic athlete who competed in track and field events. Born in 1982, she represented Turkey at multiple international competitions, including the Summer Olympics in Athens in 2004 and Beijing in 2008.

Data source

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