Okbaş means “chief arrow”. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Okbaş mean?
Literally: ok 'arrow' + baş 'head, chief'
Literal meaning
Okbaş is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “chief arrow”, from ok 'arrow' + baş 'head, chief'.
meaning composed from its two elements
Meaning themes: Leadership and nobility
Okbaş in Turkish
What does Okbaş mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Okbaş. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “chief arrow” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Is Okbaş a Turkish name?
Yes. Okbaş is used as a given name in Turkish.
Okbaş across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | OkbaşLatin | Unisex | same as above: “chief arrow” | 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 Okbaş
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okbaş | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Okbaş
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 Okbaş
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 Okbaş rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BaşağaUnisex“chief lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- EgenurGirl“Aegean light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- BurçhanBoy“tower khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- KaratekinBoy“dark prince”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- SalarBoy“commander-in-chief, leader”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- SerhunBoy“noble blood”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- SencerBoy“fortress; a Seljuk sultan's name”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- UlubeyBoy“great lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
Common questions about Okbaş
What does the name Okbaş mean?
Okbaş means “chief arrow”. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Okbaş a girl's or a boy's name?
Okbaş is recorded for both girls and boys.
Which languages use Okbaş?
Okbaş 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 Okbaş have?
Okbaş 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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