Izmir
Greek/Turkish
Meaning
Ancient Smyrna — modern, secular city on the Aegean
About the name
Turkey's third-largest city — open, cosmopolitan, and Aegean in character, with palm-lined boulevards and a famous bazaar.
Themes
Questions
What does Izmir mean?
Izmir means Ancient Smyrna — modern, secular city on the Aegean. It's a name of Greek/Turkish origin.
Where does the name Izmir come from?
Izmir comes from Greek/Turkish. It's associated with these themes: Turkish.
Is Izmir a good name for a cat?
Izmir is a thoughtful pick. At 2 syllables, it's easy to call across a room. It carries the character of Turkish. It means "Ancient Smyrna — modern, secular city on the Aegean." The best cat names are short, distinctive, and meaningful to you.
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