Boy name
Apostol name meaning
“messenger; apostle”
Apostol means “messenger; apostle.” It derives from Greek apóstolos, meaning “someone sent out” or “envoy,” and appears in Balkan and Eastern European languages. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it is related to Apostolos and has a textual association with apostles in historical religious writings.
What does Apostol mean?
Messenger; apostle
In Turkish: elçi; havari
Apostol centres on the idea of someone sent on a mission. Because its source word designates the apostles of Jesus in Christian terminology, the name has a clear religious and historical association. Apostolos is the corresponding Greek name form, while ‘messenger’ expresses the broader underlying meaning.
Origin of the name Apostol
Apostol derives from Greek apóstolos, ‘one who is sent, messenger’. This form is used as a masculine name in several Balkan and Eastern European languages.
How to pronounce Apostol
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /apostol/ |
Is Apostol a boy’s name?
Yes, Apostol is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Apostol 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
Names that sound like Apostol
Names with related meanings
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Selahattin♂Righteousness of the faith
- Nurettin♂Light of the faith or religion
- İslam♂Submission to God
- Baver♂Belief, faith, trust
- Resul♂Messenger
- Cihat♂Striving, struggle
- Necmettin♂Star of the faith
- Hanifi♂Associated with hanif belief and religious uprightness
- Fahrettin♂The pride or glory of the faith
- Muhittin♂Reviver of the faith
- Bahattin♂Beauty and splendor of the faith
Famous people named Apostol
- Apostol Natof
FAQ about the name Apostol
What is the meaning of Apostol?
Apostol means “messenger; apostle”. Apostol derives from Greek apóstolos, ‘one who is sent, messenger’. This form is used as a masculine name in several Balkan and Eastern European languages.
Is Apostol a boy’s name?
Yes, Apostol is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Apostol in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Apostol nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Apostol?
Apostol is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Apostol have?
Apostol has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Apostol?
Apostol 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.
Famous people named Apostol?
Notable people named Apostol include Apostol Natof.
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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