Irmak means “river”. It comes from Proto-Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Irmak is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Irmak mean?
Irmak is a Turkish female name meaning 'river', taken from the noun ırmak. The word is native Turkic, with relatives such as Old Turkic yırmak 'stream' and Azerbaijani irmaq.[1]
Meaning themes: Nature and seasons
Irmak in Turkish
What does Irmak mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Irmak. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “river” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Irmak come from?
Proto-Turkic, native word. Inherited from Ottoman Turkish, from Proto-Turkic *yïrmak.[2]✓ Documented
Is Irmak a Turkish name?
Yes. Irmak is documented as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Irmak across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | IrmakLatin | Girl | same as above: “river” | 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 Irmak
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irmak[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Irmak
Sibling names for Irmak
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 Irmak rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AygölGirl“moon lake”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- DağdelenBoy“mountain-piercing”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- AltanerBoy“man of the red dawn”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- GülizarGirl“flower garden, flower gardens”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- TandoğduBoy“dawn broke”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- ArıpınarUnisex“clear flowing spring”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- MünibeUnisex“one turned toward God; beneficial rain”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- ÇağlanBoy“rippling, babbling (of water)”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
Common questions about Irmak
What does the name Irmak mean?
Irmak means “river”. It comes from Proto-Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Irmak a girl's or a boy's name?
Irmak is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Irmak come from?
Irmak is of Proto-Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Irmak?
Irmak 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 Irmak have?
Irmak 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 our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Irmak”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 90544950. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish name from ırmak 'river'; classified as a female given name in the Turkish section; listed as a female given name in the Turkish section; headword of the Turkish given-name entry is “Irmak”
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “ırmak”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 91506414. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish noun river; inherited from Ottoman ایرماق, from Proto-Turkic *yïrmak; cognate with Old Turkic yırmak 'stream', Azerbaijani irmaq
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