Boy name
Arhat name meaning
“one spiritually accomplished and worthy of reverence”
Arhat means one who is spiritually accomplished and worthy of reverence. Sanskrit arhat is a word and religious title meaning worthy or deserving respect. In Türkiye, it is a boy’s name. Arhat figures in Buddhist texts and art provide a concrete cultural association with this meaning.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Arhat mean?
One spiritually accomplished and worthy of reverence
In Turkish: manevi yetkinliğe ulaşmış, saygıya değer kişi
Arhat is a title used in Buddhist terminology for someone who has attained spiritual liberation, with a related use in Jainism. This interpretation depends on identifying the given name with the Sanskrit word. The derivation of the name as used in Türkiye still needs independent confirmation.
How popular is Arhat?
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
- 3provinces
Where is Arhat in the top 30?
3 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 Arhat
Sanskrit arhat means 'worthy' or 'deserving reverence' and is also a religious title. It is uncertain whether the given name Arhat in Türkiye derives from this word.
Double names with Arhat
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Arhat Lütfi
Meaning of each name
- Arhat: one spiritually accomplished and worthy of reverence
- Lütfi: associated with kindness and graciousness
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Cenap Arhat
Meaning of each name
- Cenap: dignity, exalted standing, honour
- Arhat: one spiritually accomplished and worthy of reverence
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Arhat Fikri
Meaning of each name
- Arhat: one spiritually accomplished and worthy of reverence
- Fikri: relating to thought; intellectual
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Maksut Arhat
Meaning of each name
- Maksut: desired, intended; an aim
- Arhat: one spiritually accomplished and worthy of reverence
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Arhat Cevdet
Meaning of each name
- Arhat: one spiritually accomplished and worthy of reverence
- Cevdet: excellence; high quality and merit
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Çoban Arhat
Meaning of each name
- Çoban: shepherd; person tending grazing animals
- Arhat: one spiritually accomplished and worthy of reverence
How to pronounce Arhat
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aɾhat/ |
Is Arhat a boy’s name?
Yes, Arhat is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Arhat appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Arhat
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FAQ about the name Arhat
What is the meaning of Arhat?
Arhat means “one spiritually accomplished and worthy of reverence”. Sanskrit arhat means 'worthy' or 'deserving reverence' and is also a religious title. It is uncertain whether the given name Arhat in Türkiye derives from this word.
Is Arhat a boy’s name?
Yes, Arhat is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Arhat in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Arhat nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Arhat?
Arhat is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Arhat have?
Arhat has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Arhat?
Arhat appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Arhat?
Some ideas: Arhat Lütfi; Cenap Arhat; Arhat Fikri.
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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