Boy name
Akbaş name meaning
“white-headed, having a white head”
Akbaş means “white-headed” or “having a white head.” It combines Turkish ak, meaning “white,” and baş, meaning “head.” Used for boys in Türkiye, the name evokes a head of white hair and illustrates the descriptive compounds formed in Turkish by joining a color word to a noun.
What does Akbaş mean?
White-headed, having a white head
In Turkish: ak başlı, beyaz başlı
Akbaş is a transparent Turkish compound found as a personal name, surname, and place name. The word also names a type of livestock guardian dog. That animal association does not necessarily explain the personal name, whose safest interpretation follows the ordinary meanings of 'white' and 'head'.
Origin of the name Akbaş
A compound of Turkish ak, 'white', and baş, 'head'.
How to pronounce Akbaş
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /akbaʃ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | آق باش |
Is Akbaş a boy’s name?
Yes, Akbaş is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Akbaş does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Akbas
Names that sound like Akbaş
FAQ about the name Akbaş
What is the meaning of Akbaş?
Akbaş means “white-headed, having a white head”. A compound of Turkish ak, 'white', and baş, 'head'.
Is Akbaş a boy’s name?
Yes, Akbaş is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Akbaş in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Akbaş nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Akbaş?
Akbaş is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Akbaş have?
Akbaş has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Akbaş?
Akbaş does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Akbaş?
Other spellings: Akbas.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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