Boy name
Akdes name meaning
“most sacred, supremely holy”
Akdes means “most sacred” or “supremely holy.” It comes from Arabic aqdas, a comparative or superlative form built from the root expressing holiness. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it is linguistically related to mukaddes, a Turkish word of Arabic origin meaning “sacred.”
What does Akdes mean?
Most sacred, supremely holy
In Turkish: en kutsal, çok kutsal
Akdes comes from a word expressing holiness in an intensified or superlative degree. It shares its Arabic root with Mukaddes and Kutsi; the resemblance of its opening syllable to Turkish ak should not lead to treating it as a two-part Turkish compound.
Origin of the name Akdes
From Arabic aqdas, a comparative or superlative formation from the q-d-s root associated with holiness. Its initial syllable is unrelated to Turkish ak, meaning white.
How to pronounce Akdes
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /akdes/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | اقدس |
| Arabic | أقدس |
Is Akdes a boy’s name?
Yes, Akdes is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Akdes does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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Famous people named Akdes
- Akdes Nimet Kurat · b. 1903
- Akdes Serin · b. 1984
FAQ about the name Akdes
What is the meaning of Akdes?
Akdes means “most sacred, supremely holy”. From Arabic aqdas, a comparative or superlative formation from the q-d-s root associated with holiness. Its initial syllable is unrelated to Turkish ak, meaning white.
Is Akdes a boy’s name?
Yes, Akdes is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Akdes in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Akdes nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Akdes?
Akdes is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Akdes have?
Akdes has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Akdes?
Akdes does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Akdes?
Notable people named Akdes include Akdes Nimet Kurat, Akdes Serin.
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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