Boy name
Akkuş name meaning
“white bird; hawk”
Akkuş means “white bird; hawk” and combines Turkish ak, meaning white, with kuş, meaning bird. It is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Its clearest image is a white bird in flight, while the word’s use for hawks also connects the name with birds of prey.
What does Akkuş mean?
White bird; hawk
In Turkish: beyaz kuş; atmaca
Akkuş most directly evokes a white bird. Its additional use for hawks connects it with the broader Turkish tradition of names drawn from birds. The same form also appears as a surname and as the name of a district in Ordu, alongside its given-name use.
Origin of the name Akkuş
Combines Turkish ak, white, and kuş, bird. The word akkuş is also used for certain hawks.
Double names with Akkuş
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Akkuş Ertan
Meaning of each name
- Akkuş: white bird; hawk
- Ertan: early dawn; the first daylight
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Evren Akkuş
Meaning of each name
- Evren: the universe; the totality of existence
- Akkuş: white bird; hawk
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Akkuş Kaan
Meaning of each name
- Akkuş: white bird; hawk
- Kaan: supreme ruler; khagan
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Özhan Akkuş
Meaning of each name
- Özhan: a true, genuine and noble ruler
- Akkuş: white bird; hawk
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Akkuş Dinçer
Meaning of each name
- Akkuş: white bird; hawk
- Dinçer: a vigorous man; a strong warrior
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Soydan Akkuş
Meaning of each name
- Soydan: of a lineage; descended from a family line
- Akkuş: white bird; hawk
How to pronounce Akkuş
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /akkuʃ/ |
Is Akkuş a boy’s name?
Yes, Akkuş is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Akkuş does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Akkus
Names that sound like Akkuş
- Akkaş♂White-browed
- Aykut♂A name combining moon and blessing imagery
- Aksu♂♀White, clear water
- Akkan♂♀White blood
- Aktaş♂White stone
- Akbaş♂White-headed, having a white head
- Akkız♂Fair, radiant girl
- Akkor♂An ember glowing white with heat
- Akköz♂White, glowing ember
- Alkut♂Crimson blessing, crimson good fortune
- Arkun♂Horse from wild stallion and domestic mare
- Aykun♂A beautiful day bright as the moon
Names with related meanings
FAQ about the name Akkuş
What is the meaning of Akkuş?
Akkuş means “white bird; hawk”. Combines Turkish ak, white, and kuş, bird. The word akkuş is also used for certain hawks.
Is Akkuş a boy’s name?
Yes, Akkuş is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Akkuş in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Akkuş nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Akkuş?
Akkuş is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Akkuş have?
Akkuş has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Akkuş?
Akkuş does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Akkuş?
Other spellings: Akkus.
What names go well with Akkuş?
Some ideas: Akkuş Ertan; Evren Akkuş; Akkuş Kaan.
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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