Boy name
Akçakoca name meaning
“white-haired, respected elder”
Akçakoca means “white-haired, respected elder.” It combines Turkish akça, meaning “white” or “whitish,” with koca, meaning an elderly or respected person. Used for boys in Türkiye, it is also written Akça Koca and has a historical association with the early Ottoman figure of that name.
What does Akçakoca mean?
White-haired, respected elder
In Turkish: ak saçlı, saygın yaşlı kişi
Akçakoca has a strong historical association with Akça Koca, an early Ottoman commander. The district in Düzce also commemorates him. The element koca should be understood in its older sense of an elder or venerable figure, a usage connected with age, standing, and authority.
Origin of the name Akçakoca
Combines Turkish akça, 'whitish, white', and koca, 'elder, venerable person'. The historical name is also written Akça Koca.
| Linguistic origin | Turkish |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is Akçakoca in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | A · Ak |
How to pronounce Akçakoca
| Syllables | 4 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /akt͡ʃakod͡ʒa/ |
Is Akçakoca a boy’s name?
Yes, Akçakoca is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Akçakoca 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.
FAQ about the name Akçakoca
What is the meaning of Akçakoca?
Akçakoca means “white-haired, respected elder”. Combines Turkish akça, 'whitish, white', and koca, 'elder, venerable person'. The historical name is also written Akça Koca.
Is Akçakoca a boy’s name?
Yes, Akçakoca is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Akçakoca in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Akçakoca nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Akçakoca?
Akçakoca is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Akçakoca have?
Akçakoca has 4 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Akçakoca?
Akçakoca 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.
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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