Nalan

Nalan is a Turkish name for girls that has its roots in Persian. The meaning of the name includes 'the Weeping', 'the Sad One', 'the Whimpering', and 'the Lamenting'.

What does the name Nalan mean?

Nalan is a Turkish female first name with Persian origins. It is translated as 'the Weeping', 'the Sad One', 'the Whimpering', and 'the Lamenting'. The root of the name comes from the Persian word nālān (نالان), which means 'lamenting', 'moaning', 'groaning', and 'sighing'. Furthermore, the name has the meaning of lotus flower in Indian. An alternative form is Naline.

Where does the name Nalan come from?

The name Nalan has its origins in Persian and means 'the Weeping'.

How do you pronounce Nalan?

The sound and pronunciation of Nalan is soft and harmonious. In German pronunciation, the name is generally pronounced as 'NA-lan' [ˈnaːlan], with the first syllable emphasized with a long A sound. The repetition of the open A in the second syllable gives the name a rounded, balanced overall impression. This makes Nalan appear warm and melodic - feminine, calm, and present.

Popularity

In Germany, Nalan is a common first name, currently ranking 3,210th in the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2007 at 1,198th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 30 times, placing it 4,561st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it is ranked 4,130th.

Nicknames & pet names

Nal-Nervensäge / Nala / Nali / Nalisch / Nalo / Naly / Nani

Famous people

• Akrep Nalan (singer)
• Nalan Kumarasamy (film director from India)
• Nalan Ramazanoglu (basketball player)