Bozok means “Grey Arrow”. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Bozok mean?
Bozok is a Turkish boy's name recorded on Wiktionary. Its etymology there derives it from boz ‘grizzle’ and ok ‘arrow’, giving the meaning “Grey Arrow”.[1]
Bozok in Turkish
What does Bozok mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Bozok. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Grey Arrow” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Is Bozok a Turkish name?
Yes. Bozok is documented as a given name in Turkish.
Bozok across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | BozokLatin | Boy | same as above: “Grey Arrow” | Documented[1] |
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 Bozok
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozok[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Bozok
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 Bozok rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ArukızUnisex“lovely girl”same language (turkish)
- YayalpBoy“bow hero”same language (turkish)
- İdilGirl“the Volga river”same language (turkish)
- HaşmetBoy“majesty, grandeur”same language (turkish)
- VahaBoy“oasis”same language (turkish)
- YurtkuluBoy“servant of the homeland”same language (turkish)
- SümbülveşGirl“hyacinth-like”same language (turkish)
- AybirGirl“unique as the moon”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Bozok
What does the name Bozok mean?
Bozok means “Grey Arrow”. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Bozok a girl's or a boy's name?
Bozok is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Bozok?
Bozok 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 Bozok have?
Bozok 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 “Bozok”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92973158. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology: From boz + ok.; Turkish given-name entry; listed as a Turkish given name; headword Bozok
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “boz”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93609663. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish boz: grizzle, dun, gray
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “ok”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93601915. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish ok: arrow
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