Emre means “friend, beloved”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Emre is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Emre mean?
Literal meaning
Emre is recorded on Wiktionary as a Turkish male given name. Its meaning and origin have not yet been checked against the sources for this site, so no meaning is given here until that research is done.[1]
Meaning themes: Love and affection
Emre in Turkish
What does Emre mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Emre. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “friend, beloved” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Emre come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
How do you pronounce Emre?
In IPA: [emɾɛ], as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Is Emre a Turkish name?
Yes. Emre is documented as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Emre across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | EmreLatin | Boy | same as above: “friend, beloved” | 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 Emre
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emre[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Emre
Sibling names for Emre
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 Emre rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- CantekinBoy“dear prince”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- SevsenGirl“you are loved”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- CanalUnisex“win hearts, be loved”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- CananUnisex“beloved, darling”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- CanolBoy“be dear”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- SevgisunGirl“show love and friendship”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- NazəninGirl“delicate, darling”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- CanbeyBoy“dear lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
Common questions about Emre
What does the name Emre mean?
Emre means “friend, beloved”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Emre a girl's or a boy's name?
Emre is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Emre come from?
Emre is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Emre?
Emre 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 Emre have?
Emre has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Emre”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92212860. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Turkish section; IPA [emɾɛ] (Turkish Pronunciation section); listed as a male given name in the Turkish section; headword of the Turkish given-name entry is “Emre”
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