267 Turkish Baby Boy Names With Meanings

Turkish boy names or girl names are chosen with great care and are believed to have a powerful impact on the child’s life. Turkey is home to one of the oldest, permanently settled civilizations, with a history and culture that speaks for itself. Thus, the country’s naming traditions have been well sought too. At birth, the child is given one or two mostly gender-specific names. In rare cases, however, up to three words are allowed for a name. While most names are gender-specific, such as Oguz, exclusively for males and Tuğçe solely for females, modernization has paved the way for gender-neutral and stylish names too. Turkish names encompass a variety of linguistic and cultural influences. Some names, like Tuncay, meaning ‘bronze moon,’ have Turkic roots, while others, such as Muhammed, denoting someone ‘praiseworthy,’ are derived from Arabic. Persian-rooted names may also be present in the Ottoman naming tradition, which can be attributed to the Turkic migration path through Persia to Anatolia (1). This diversity in etymological origins adds richness and complexity to the tapestry of Ottoman Turkish names. Exploring Turkish baby boy names allows us to see how tradition and society are changing in Turkey. Furthermore, through the origin of the names, we can see how both given, and surnames are evolving over time. Names hold profound significance in any culture, serving as mirrors reflecting the historical roots and values that define a society. By exploring the names of Turkish baby boys, one can gain valuable impressions of familial lineages, tribal affiliations, and the historical connections that underscore the importance of ancestry in Turkish culture. If you have been looking for meaningful Turkish baby boy names, take a look at our post below. We have listed some of the most popular Turkish names used around the world and also explained what they mean, so you can pick one that best suits your baby.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Devran		Unisex	Fate, Destiny; Fortune
Doruk		Boy	Top of the mountain
Duman		Boy	Smoky; one who is very supportive and helpful
Ediz		Boy	Of high position; they have a lavish lifestyle
Edric		Boy	Wealthy ruler
Efe		Boy	Older brother; One with massive strength and love
Ekim		Unisex	October
Ekin		Unisex	Strong, brave, independence
Elanur		Unisex	Bright light; Sunshine
Eldar		Boy	One who is born to fight with fire
Elhan		Unisex	Beautiful; Handsome; With good looks
Emin		Boy	Someone who is trustworthy or confident
Emir		Boy	A prince or a commander or a general of the army
Emmad		Boy	A leader
Emrah		Boy	Mysterious; Charismatic
Emre		Boy	A friend who is loving or an older brother
Emree		Boy	An older brother; A loving friend
Emrey		Unisex	Commander; Ruler; Ambitious
Emri		Unisex	Eloquent; Talkative
Emry		Boy	An older brother or a loving friend
Enayat		Boy	Grace; Kindness; Blessing
Encarna		Boy	Someone who is blessed; Kind
Ender		Boy	Brave; Manly; Wood clearing
Ensar		Boy	Helpers
Enver		Boy	Bright
Erdem		Unisex	Virtuous, honorable, trustworthy
Erdi		Unisex	Brave and righteous
Eren		Boy	A Turkish word meaning saint
Ergin		Boy	Ripe; Matured; Seasoned
Erhan		Boy	Bright; Shining
Erim		Unisex	Man
Erol		Boy	Brave
Eshaq		Boy	Prophet's name
Esila		Unisex	The one who is created; Newly born
Esmaeel		Boy	Name of one of the prophets mentioned in the Quran
Esmail		Boy	Name of one of the prophets mentioned in the Quran
Etemad		Boy	Reliance; Trust; Confidence in another person
Evren		Unisex	Universe; Cosmos
Galip		Boy	Winer; Overcomer
Gazi		Unisex	Victorious, conqueror
Guney		Boy	South
Gyula		Boy	Hungarian royal title
Hakan		Boy	Emperor; Ruler; Fire; High-born
Halil		Boy	Intimate friend; Bosom friend
Hamit		Boy	Arabic counterpart of Hamid
Hasad		Boy	Harvest; Reaping; A variant name is Hassad
Haset		Unisex	Joy; Delight; Happiness
Hatice		Unisex	noble, respected, honorable
Havala		Unisex	Stretch of sand
Haz		Unisex	Leader; protector
Heran		Unisex	Beautiful; Pleasant; Good
Hidir		Boy	A turkish and Arabic male name
Hobi		Unisex	Hope
Hosmunt		Boy	Clever Person
Ilayda		Unisex	Princess of the sea
Ilkay		Unisex	Peaceful, noble, inspiring
Inci		Boy	Pearl
Ipek		Unisex	Silk or velvety soft
Irik		Unisex	Strong; Independent; Ambitious
Irza		Unisex	Pious
Jeyda		Unisex	Unique and sophisticated
Kaan		Boy	Kings of kings; Ruler
Kahraman		Boy	Hero
Karawan		Boy	An expression used to avert the Evil Eye
Kasan		Unisex	Bold; Daring
Kaynan		Unisex	Strong; Wise; Leader
Kemani		Unisex	Player of a kemence, a stringed musical instrument
Kemo		Unisex	Sweet and calm
Kiral		Unisex	Supreme leader
Kiraz		Unisex	Cherry
Kolani		Unisex	Heavenly; From the heavens
Koray		Boy	moonlight or moon's grace
Kosem		Unisex	The one who rules
Latafat		Boy	Elegance; A variant of Lataphat
Latifah		Boy	Elegance; A variant spelling is Lateefah
Levent		Unisex	Energetic or proactive person
Makas		Unisex	Strong; Determined
Makel		Unisex	Who is like God
Mart		Boy	A Boy born during the month of March
Mavi		Unisex	Blue
Meho		Unisex	To praise
Mert		Boy	Manly or man
Mesich		Boy	Turkish form of Mohammed, meaning praise or praiseworthy
Mesut		Boy	Enjoying; Marked by joy or pleasure
Metin		Boy	Having or wielding force or authority
Milas		Unisex	Lovable; Gracious
Miyan		Unisex	Honeybird
Murat		Boy	A wish come true
Nedim		Boy	Beloved; close companion
Nermin		Unisex	Feminine, soft, compassionate
Neval		Boy	New city; Original place
Nijaz		Boy	Wish; Need or want
Niroop		Boy	A bright shining appearance
Nouis		Boy	A bright shining appearance
Noyan		Unisex	Brave leader or warrior
Nury		Unisex	Light; Brightness
Oguz		Boy	Means most valuable, priceless, treasurable person
Okan		Boy	A person of a noble form; Person with decent and noble looks
Olcay		Unisex	Champion; Conqueror; Leader; Victor
Omera		Unisex	Long-lived; Prospering

Infographic: Timeless Turkish Baby Boy Names You Will Adore

Turkey has a deep and fascinating history. Turkish names reflect the country's customs, culture, and moral values. They also showcase many Persian and European influences. If you've just begun searching for a name for your boy, a Turkish name would certainly interest you. Give this infographic a read to discover some good ones.

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