Eğrek means “name of Serek's brother in the Dede Korkut tales; a resting place”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Eğrek is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Eğrek mean?
Literal meaning
Eğrek is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “name of Serek's brother in the Dede Korkut tales; a resting place”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Eğrek in Turkish
What does Eğrek mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Eğrek. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “name of Serek's brother in the Dede Korkut tales; a resting place” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Eğrek come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Eğrek a Turkish name?
Yes. Eğrek is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Eğrek across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | EğrekLatin | Boy | same as above: “name of Serek's brother in the Dede Korkut tales; a resting place” | 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 Eğrek
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eğrek | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Eğrek
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 Eğrek rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AlaUnisex“multicolored; hazel”same language (turkish)
- ÖzsütBoy“pure milk; of pure noble birth”same language (turkish)
- RefettinBoy“kindness of the faith”same language (turkish)
- RahmanBoy“compassionate, merciful”same language (turkish)
- RafiBoy“one who raises up”same language (turkish)
- GanimeUnisex“one who takes spoils”same language (turkish)
- AsıBoy“benefit, gain; mature”same language (turkish)
- İnkılâpGirl“revolution; transformation”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Eğrek
What does the name Eğrek mean?
Eğrek means “name of Serek's brother in the Dede Korkut tales; a resting place”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Eğrek a girl's or a boy's name?
Eğrek is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Eğrek come from?
Eğrek is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Eğrek?
Eğrek 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 Eğrek have?
Eğrek 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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