Pirinçci
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| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Turkish |
| Meaning | rice grower; rice trader, rice seller |
| Region of origin | Turkey |
Pirinçci (IPA: [piˈɾintʃdʒi]) is a Turkish surname.[1] It is derived from the Turkish noun of Persian origin pirinç (cf. Persian: برنج (berenj)) with the meaning "rice" by adding the Turkish agentive suffix -ci and originally denoted a person either growing rice or trading in this agricultural commodity. Notable people with the surname include:
- Akif Pirinçci (born 1959), Turkish-born German writer
- Burcu Pirinçci (born 1990), Turkish female handballer
