Konya

Compare
Girl

Meaning

City of Rumi (Turkey)

Origin

Turkish

Global Spellings

Arabic قونية
Urdu کونیا
Persian قونیه
Bengali কোনিয়া
Pashto کونیا

Alternate Spellings

Graceful and timeless, the name Konya is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'City of Rumi (Turkey)', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Turkish regions, Konya has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Konya, known in antiquity as Iconium, is a historic Turkish city and the home and burial place of the Sufi poet Jalal ad-Din Rumi.