Pinar

Pinar, in the Turkish spelling Pınar, is a female first name that literally means 'the source' in Turkish. Poetically interpreted, it can also be understood as 'source of life'.

What does the name Pinar mean?

The first name Pinar, whose Turkish spelling is Pınar, carries the meaning 'the source'. This name is very popular and widely used in Turkey. Among the well-known bearers of the name are the German television presenter Pinar Atalay and the Turkish actress Pınar Deniz.

Where does the name Pinar come from?

Pinar is a female first name that originates from the Turkish language and means 'the source'. The term is derived from the word pınar, which means 'source'.

How do you pronounce Pinar?

The pronunciation of the name Pinar is two syllables and clearly structured. It is pronounced as 'Pi-nar' [piˈnaʁ] or [piˈnar], with the first syllable starting with a bright I sound. The stressed second syllable with an open A provides a wide tonal quality. The final R adds a subtle accent. Overall, Pinar thus appears lively and simultaneously calm - clear, harmonious, and musical.

Popularity

In Germany, Pinar is among the more common first names, currently ranking 2,358th in the list of the most popular female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2007 at 732nd place. In the last ten years, Pinar has been given as a first name about 150 times, placing it 1,952nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,729th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ina / Pina / Pinanoschka / Pinat / Pinchen / Pini / Pinisch / Pinokio / Pinos / Pinosch / Pinosh / PinPin / Pipi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Pinar Alatay (presenter ARD-Tagesthemen)
• Pinar Altug (Turkish actress)
• Pinar Aslan (fictional character in 'Notruf Hafenkante')
• Pinar Atalay (television presenter from Germany)
• Pinar Aylin (Turkish singer)
• Pinar Erincin (German actress)
• Pinar Koksal (musician)
• Pinar Kur (writer)
• Pinar Saka (sprinter)
• Pinar Selek (writer)
• Pinar Toprak (American composer)