Farabî means “after the philosopher al-Farabi”. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Farabî mean?
Literal meaning
Farabî is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “after the philosopher al-Farabi”.
Farabî in Turkish
What does Farabî mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Farabî. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “after the philosopher al-Farabi” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Is Farabî a Turkish name?
Yes. Farabî is used as a given name in Turkish.
Farabî across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | FarabîLatin | Boy | same as above: “after the philosopher al-Farabi” | 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 Farabî
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farabî | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Farabî
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 Farabî rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SelışınUnisex“torrent of rays”same language (turkish)
- ErenözUnisex“one whose essence is accomplished”same language (turkish)
- KıranalpUnisex“hero of the horizon”same language (turkish)
- MürüvvetGirl“generosity, humanity”same language (turkish)
- ÜrperUnisex“shudder, shiver”same language (turkish)
- AltınkılıçBoy“golden sword”same language (turkish)
- PermunGirl“ornament, decoration”same language (turkish)
- AlpmanBoy“brave, courageous hero”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Farabî
What does the name Farabî mean?
Farabî means “after the philosopher al-Farabi”. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Farabî a girl's or a boy's name?
Farabî is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Farabî?
Farabî 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 Farabî have?
Farabî has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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