Boy name
Araz name meaning
“the Azerbaijani name of the Aras River”
Araz is the Azerbaijani name of the Aras River and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Its source is the Azerbaijani Turkish river name Araz. The river's course through the landscapes of the Caucasus gives the name a concrete geographical and natural association.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Turkish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Araz mean?
The Azerbaijani name of the Aras River
In Turkish: Aras Nehri'nin Azerbaycan Türkçesindeki adı
Araz can be understood as a geographical name adopted as a personal name. The Aras River is associated with eastern Anatolia and the South Caucasus, giving the name imagery of flowing water and landscape. Its identical spelling to the Turkish philosophical term araz does not establish a shared origin.
How popular is Araz?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 4provinces
Where is Araz in the top 30?
4 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Araz
As a given name, Araz probably comes from the Azerbaijani form of the river name Aras. The river name's deeper linguistic origin remains uncertain.
Double names with Araz
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Araz Çetin
Meaning of each name
- Araz: the Azerbaijani name of the Aras River
- Çetin: tough, difficult; hardy and firm
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Yalım Araz
Meaning of each name
- Yalım: flame; a tongue of fire
- Araz: the Azerbaijani name of the Aras River
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Araz Demiralp
Meaning of each name
- Araz: the Azerbaijani name of the Aras River
- Demiralp: a hero as strong as iron
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Baturay Araz
Meaning of each name
- Baturay: a compound evoking heroism and the moon
- Araz: the Azerbaijani name of the Aras River
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Araz Özgün
Meaning of each name
- Araz: the Azerbaijani name of the Aras River
- Özgün: original; independently created and distinctive
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Mete Araz
Meaning of each name
- Mete: Name of the Xiongnu ruler Mete Khan
- Araz: the Azerbaijani name of the Aras River
How to pronounce Araz
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aɾaz/ |
Is Araz a boy’s name?
Yes, Araz is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Araz appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Araz
- Aras♂The name of the Aras River
- Ayaz♂Sharp dry cold under clear skies
- Alaz♂Flame, a rising tongue of fire
- Aram♂Calm, peaceful, tranquil
- Araf♂Heights
- Arat♂Common person, ordinary person
- Aral♂İsland
- Arap♂A person belonging to the Arab people
- Ara♂Name of the legendary Ara the Beautiful
- Aran♂Sheltered warm place
- Arda♂Marker rod
- Asaf♂One who gathers or brings together
Names with related meanings
- Aras♂The name of the Aras River
- Arda♂Marker rod
- Tuna♂The Turkish name of the Danube
- Fırat♂The Euphrates
- Tunahan♂A name combining Danube and ruler
- Meriç♂♀The name of the Maritsa River
- Botan♂Name of the Botan region and river
- Ceyhun♂Historical name of the Amu Darya
- Cafer♂A stream or small river
- Menderes♂River bend
- Seyhan♂♀Name of a river flowing through Adana
- Rubar♂River
FAQ about the name Araz
What is the meaning of Araz?
Araz means “the Azerbaijani name of the Aras River”. As a given name, Araz probably comes from the Azerbaijani form of the river name Aras. The river name's deeper linguistic origin remains uncertain.
Is Araz a boy’s name?
Yes, Araz is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Araz in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Araz nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Araz?
Araz is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Araz have?
Araz has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Araz?
Araz appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Araz?
Some ideas: Araz Çetin; Yalım Araz; Araz Demiralp.
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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