Afşar means “name of an Oghuz tribe”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Afşar is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Afşar mean?
Literal meaning
Afşar is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “name of an Oghuz tribe”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Afşar in Turkish
What does Afşar mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Afşar. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “name of an Oghuz tribe” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Afşar come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Afşar a Turkish name?
Yes. Afşar is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Afşar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | AfşarLatin | Boy | same as above: “name of an Oghuz tribe” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Afşar
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afşar | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Afşar
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Afşar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- CanyurtBoy“soul homeland”same language (turkish)
- EfgendeBoy“fallen; downtrodden”same language (turkish)
- SarıgüzelGirl“fair-haired beauty”same language (turkish)
- OrbayBoy“army commander”same language (turkish)
- HalâvetGirl“sweetness; delight”same language (turkish)
- TimurlenkBoy“Timur the Lame, founder of the Timurid dynasty”same language (turkish)
- GökboraBoy“sky storm”same language (turkish)
- SarphanBoy“steep khan”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Afşar
What does the name Afşar mean?
Afşar means “name of an Oghuz tribe”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Afşar a girl's or a boy's name?
Afşar is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Afşar come from?
Afşar is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Afşar?
Afşar is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Afşar have?
Afşar has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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