Gökce
Fact sheet
- Name
- Gökce
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The gender-neutral first name Gökce (Turkish Gökçe) comes from the Turkish word gök, which means 'sky.' It is interpreted as 'the heavenly one' or, more loosely, 'the one sent from heaven.' Gökçe is a name for girls as well as boys in Turkish culture and is also used as a family name.
What does the name Gökce mean?
Gökce is a gender-neutral first name (Turkish Gökçe) derived from the Turkish term gök, meaning 'sky.' Its meaning encompasses 'the heavenly one' or, more loosely, 'the one sent from heaven.' In Turkey, Gökçe is widely used as a first name for both genders as well as a surname. A well-known personality with this name is the Turkish actress Gökçe Akyıldız.
Where does the name Gökce come from?
The name Gökce is a first name of Turkish origin that can be used for both women and men. It means 'the heavenly one' or 'the one sent from heaven.'
How do you pronounce Gökce?
The pronunciation of Gökce is concise and two syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Gök-dsche' [ˈɡœkdʒe]. The combination of the rounded umlaut 'ö' with the distinctive consonant cluster gives it a special sound. The ending '-ce' provides a clear, modern finish. Gökce thus appears expressive, compact, energetic, and simultaneously soft.
Popularity
In Germany, the name Gökce enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,107th among the most common female first names. In the last ten years, Gökce has been given about 200 times, placing it 1,600th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,749th. Here are the latest rankings of Gökce in the first name charts of various countries. By clicking on a country, you will access its complete top-30 chart page.
Nicknames & pet names
Gorkino / Göcki / Gökci / Göt / Götce
Similar first names
Famous people
- Gökçe Akyıldız (actress)
- Gökce Bahadir (actress)
- Sabiha Gökcen (pilot)
- Sabiha Gökçen - ATATÜRK (first female pilot and daughter of ATATÜRK)
Frequently asked questions about the name Gökce
What does the first name Gökce mean?
Gökce is a Turkish first name derived from the word 'gök,' which means 'sky.' It can be interpreted as 'the heavenly one' or 'the one sent from heaven.'
Where does the name Gökce come from?
Gökce has its roots in the Turkish language and is used as both a female and male first name.
How popular is the name Gökce?
Gökce is widely used in Turkey, both as a first name for both genders and as a surname. In other countries, it is less known but is increasingly gaining popularity.