Əşrəf means “most noble”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani and Bashkir and also used in Turkish.
- Əşrəf is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish, Azerbaijani and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Əşrəf mean?
Literally: Arabic ashraf
Literal meaning
Əşrəf (Әшрәф) is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani and Bashkir. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic أَشْرَف. The meaning has not yet been confirmed from the source word's own entry, so it is held for review.[1,2]
Meaning themes: Leadership and nobility
Əşrəf in Turkish, Azerbaijani and Bashkir
What does Əşrəf mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Eşref. Here it is glossed as “most honourable”. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Əşrəf mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Əşrəf. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “most noble” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Əşrəf come from?
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic أَشْرَف (‘noble, excellent’).[2]✓ Documented
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic أَشْرَف.[1]✓ Documented
Arabic, compound. From Arabic ashraf.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Əşrəf?
Əşrəf is used as a given name in Turkish, Azerbaijani and Bashkir. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Əşrəf across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | EşrefLatin | Boy | “most honourable” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | ƏşrəfLatin | Boy | same as above: “most noble” | Documented[1] |
| Bashkir | ӘшрәфCyrillic | Boy | “noble, excellent” | Documented[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 Əşrəf
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.
Names related to Əşrəf
Names with a similar meaning
- AbayhanBoy“careful khan”
- Abdu'amirBoy“flourishing, one who brings prosperity; commander, one who orders”
- AbdulmalikBoy“wealthy, master, ruler”
- AbdulmelikBoy“servant of God, King of all”
- AbdumalikBoy“servant of the King”
- AbdumerdiBoy“noble, brave person”
- Abduqa'idBoy“a commander”
- AbduseyyidBoy“master, lord, sir, teacher, prophet; servant of the master”
Sibling names for Əşrəf
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Əşrəf rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KambayBoy“physician”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- EcenurGirl“queen of light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- OğultekinBoy“son prince”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- ŞahvarGirl“fine large pearl; fit for a ruler”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- TurhanBoy“noble, distinguished person”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- SırmahanGirl“gold-thread khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- BatıbayBoy“western lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- HuriserGirl“chief houri”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
Common questions about Əşrəf
What does the name Əşrəf mean?
Əşrəf means “most noble”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani and Bashkir and also used in Turkish.
Is Əşrəf a girl's or a boy's name?
Əşrəf is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Azerbaijani: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Əşrəf come from?
Əşrəf is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Əşrəf?
Əşrəf is recorded for Turkish, Azerbaijani and Bashkir. 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 is Əşrəf spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Əşrəf (Latin), Eşref (Latin), Әшрәф (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Əşrəf have?
Əşrəf 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 “Əşrəf”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93614931. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; etymology states: From Arabic أَشْرَف (ʔašraf); headword of the Azerbaijani given-name entry
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Әшрәф”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 83467316. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Bashkir section; etymology states: From Arabic أَشْرَف (ʔašraf, “noble, excellent”); listed as a male given name in the Bashkir section; headword of the Bashkir given-name entry (+1 more)
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