Necla
Fact sheet
- Name
- Necla
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Necla is a female first name that originates from the Turkish variant of the name Najla. The meaning of the name is 'the one with large eyes.'
What does the name Necla mean?
Necla is a girl's name that derives as the Turkish form of Najla. It means 'the one with large eyes' and has its roots in the Arabic word najla (نَجْلَاء), which means 'beautiful large eyes.' Other variants include Najlah, Neyla, and Nejla.
Where does the name Necla come from?
The name Necla is an Arabic first name that carries the meaning 'the one with large eyes.'
How do you pronounce Necla?
Netsch-la
Popularity
In Germany, Necla is a rather rare name. In 2019, it ranked 4,068th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2012 at rank 1,609. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it at 5,457 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Necla ranks 4,452.
Nicknames & pet names
Neco
Famous people
- Necla Akdogan (football player)
- Necla Kelek (sociologist, author, and advisor to various authorities on the topic of German-Turkish parallel societies)
- Necla Saygili (American singer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Necla
What does the name Necla mean?
Necla is a girl's name that derives from the Arabic word 'najla' and means 'the one with large eyes.'
Where does the name Necla come from?
The name has Arabic roots and is also used in Turkish.
How popular is the name Necla?
The popularity of the name Necla can vary by region, but it is especially common in Turkish-speaking countries.