Yunus Emre means “Jonah (dove) + Emre”. It probably comes from Hebrew and Turkish elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Yunus Emre is a name of Hebrew and Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Yunus Emre mean?
Literally: Yunus (Jonah, 'dove') + Emre, the name of the 13th-century Turkish poet
Literal meaning
Yunus Emre is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “Jonah (dove) + Emre”, from Yunus (Jonah, 'dove') + Emre, the name of the 13th-century Turkish poet. Its elements are Hebrew and Turkish in origin.
Compound name. The second element is less certain than the first.
Yunus Emre in Turkish
What does Yunus Emre mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Yunus Emre. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Jonah (dove) + Emre” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Yunus Emre come from?
Hebrew and Turkish, hybrid compound. From Yunus (Jonah, 'dove') + Emre, the name of the 13th-century Turkish poet.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Yunus Emre a Turkish name?
Yes. Yunus Emre is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Hebrew elements.
Yunus Emre across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | Yunus EmreLatin | Boy | same as above: “Jonah (dove) + Emre” | 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 Yunus Emre
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yunus Emre | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Yunus Emre
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 Yunus Emre rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TokayUnisex“full moon; wealthy warrior”same language (turkish)
- ArıhanBoy“pure khan”same language (turkish)
- BoztaşUnisex“grey stone”same language (turkish)
- SevginurGirl“light of love”same language (turkish)
- VəliBoy“friend, guardian”same language (turkish)
- UlaşBoy“reach, arrive”same language (turkish)
- HüveydaGirl“evident, clear”same language (turkish)
- ÖzbekkanBoy“of Uzbek descent”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Yunus Emre
What does the name Yunus Emre mean?
Yunus Emre means “Jonah (dove) + Emre”. It probably comes from Hebrew and Turkish elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Yunus Emre a girl's or a boy's name?
Yunus Emre is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Yunus Emre come from?
Yunus Emre is of Hebrew and Turkish origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Yunus Emre?
Yunus Emre 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 Yunus Emre have?
Yunus Emre has 4 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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