Damla

The first name Damla, which originates from Turkish, carries the meaning 'the drop'. In the Turkish-speaking region, Damla is a highly valued and widespread name for girls.

What does the name Damla mean?

Damla, a female first name, literally translates from Turkish as 'the drop'. The name is very popular in Turkish-speaking regions. Notable bearers include German journalist Damla Hekimoğlu and Turkish actress Damla Sönmez.

Where does the name Damla come from?

The name Damla has its roots in Old Turkish and means 'the drop'. The composition of the Old Turkish term is damla = drop. The name is widespread in Turkish.

How do you pronounce Damla?

The pronunciation of the name Damla is phonetically pleasing and consists of two syllables. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Dam-la' [ˈdamla]. The name begins with a strong D, giving it a certain firmness. The connection of the consonants '-ml-' creates an interesting compression in the middle before the open A gently fades out. This gives Damla a grounded yet melodic quality - clear, warm, and present.

Popularity

In Germany, Damla is among the more common first names. Currently, it ranks 1,254th on the list of the most common girls' names. Its best ranking was in 2018 at 440th place. Over the last ten years, Damla has been chosen as a first name approximately 710 times, placing it 649th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 623rd position.

Nicknames & pet names

Daimler Benz / Dam / Damala / Damdam / Dami / Daml / Damli / Damlischko / Damlo / Damlosch / Damloschki / Damlosh / Dammel / Damo / Dams / Dana / Gammler

Famous people

• Damla Colbay (Actress)
• Damla Debre (Turkish Actress)
• Damla Sönmez (Turkish Actress)