Okyanus means “ocean”. It probably comes from Greek. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Okyanus is a name of Greek origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Okyanus mean?
Literal meaning
Okyanus is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “ocean”. Its elements are Greek in origin.
Okyanus in Turkish
What does Okyanus mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Okyanus. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “ocean” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Okyanus come from?
Greek, borrowing. From Greek.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Okyanus a Turkish name?
Yes. Okyanus is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Greek.
Okyanus across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | OkyanusLatin | Unisex | same as above: “ocean” | 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 Okyanus
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okyanus | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Okyanus
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 Okyanus rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- DemetGirl“bunch, bouquet”same language (turkish)
- EcehanUnisex“queen ruler”same language (turkish)
- TükelalpBoy“flawless hero”same language (turkish)
- NevitBoy“good news”same language (turkish)
- NurgünGirl“light of day”same language (turkish)
- ArdaBoy“the Arda river”same language (turkish)
- HüsnügülGirl“beauty of the rose”same language (turkish)
- İlaldıBoy“took the land”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Okyanus
What does the name Okyanus mean?
Okyanus means “ocean”. It probably comes from Greek. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Okyanus a girl's or a boy's name?
Okyanus is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Okyanus come from?
Okyanus is of Greek origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Okyanus?
Okyanus 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 Okyanus have?
Okyanus has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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