Name meaning
Surma
Girl's nameAzərbaycan mənşəli
The black dye applied to the eyes; a symbol of women's beauty.
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Name meaning and origin
Surma is a name of Azerbaijani origin and is formed from the "sür-mə" structure based on the verb to rub; it literally denotes the black paint applied to the eye and brow. In ancient Eastern cultures this substance, highly valued as a beauty aid, was also used in the treatment of eye diseases.
A similar word, "sormeh," carries the same meaning in Persian and Kurdish and is found as a girl name among neighboring peoples. In Azerbaijan, Surma is a name that lives on, both in antiquity and in the language of poetry, as a symbol of feminine beauty.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Azərbaycan mənşəli
- Letter count
- 5
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Pronunciation
- syr.ˈmæ
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Surma?
Surma is a name of Azerbaijani origin and means the black dye applied to the eyes, a symbol of feminine beauty.Is the name Surma mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Surma does not appear in the Quran; it is a name derived from a word in the Azerbaijani language meaning a means of beauty.Is Surma a boy or a girl name?
Surma is a girl name.