Bekir means “firstborn; virgin”. It comes from Ottoman Turkish and Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Bekir is a name of Turkic and Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Bekir mean?
Literal meaning
Bekir is a Turkish boy's name recorded on Wiktionary. Its etymology there derives it from بِكْر ‘firstborn; virgin’ (Ottoman Turkish and Arabic), giving the meaning “firstborn; virgin”.[1]
Bekir in Turkish
Where does the name Bekir come from?
Ottoman Turkish and Arabic, borrowing. Inherited from Ottoman Turkish بكر (bekir), borrowed from Arabic بِكْر (bikr, “firstborn; virgin”).[1]✓ Documented
Is Bekir a Turkish name?
Yes. Bekir is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Arabic elements.
Bekir across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | BekirLatin | Boy | same as above: “firstborn; virgin” | Documented[1,2] |
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 Bekir
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bekir[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Bekir
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 Bekir rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ToyboğaBoy“young bull”same language (turkish)
- ErdeşirBoy“brave; lion-hearted”same language (turkish)
- AvunçUnisex“consolation, comfort”same language (turkish)
- AygökUnisex“moon sky”same language (turkish)
- AğahanımUnisex“wealthy lady”same language (turkish)
- OlgunsoyUnisex“of mature lineage”same language (turkish)
- MüeddepUnisex“well-mannered; educated”same language (turkish)
- HünkârBoy“sovereign, ruler”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Bekir
What does the name Bekir mean?
Bekir means “firstborn; virgin”. It comes from Ottoman Turkish and Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Bekir a girl's or a boy's name?
Bekir is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Bekir come from?
Bekir is of Ottoman Turkish and Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Bekir?
Bekir 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 Bekir have?
Bekir has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Bekir”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93000050. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology: Inherited from Ottoman Turkish بكر (bekir), borrowed from Arabic بِكْر (bikr, “firstborn; virgin”).; Turkish given-name entry; listed as a Turkish given name; headword Bekir
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q815022. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2440485309. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item with Turkish label
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