Boy name
Avcı name meaning
“one who hunts; hunter”
Avcı means “hunter” or “one who hunts.” Used as a masculine given name in Türkiye, it combines Turkish av, meaning “hunt” or “game,” with the occupational suffix -cı. The image of tracking game offers a concrete association, while the name’s structure follows a familiar Turkish pattern for naming occupations.
What does Avcı mean?
One who hunts; hunter
In Turkish: av yapan kimse
Avcı can function as a masculine given name taken directly from an occupation. The word is also a surname and the Turkish name of the constellation Orion; these additional uses do not automatically give the personal name a separate mythological or religious derivation.
Origin of the name Avcı
Formed in Turkish from av, 'hunt or game', with the occupational suffix -cı. It remains an ordinary Turkish noun meaning 'hunter'.
Double names with Avcı
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Avcı Tan
Meaning of each name
- Avcı: one who hunts; hunter
- Tan: the first light before sunrise
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Tuğra Avcı
Meaning of each name
- Tuğra: a sovereign's calligraphic signature or monogram
- Avcı: one who hunts; hunter
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Avcı Şener
Meaning of each name
- Avcı: one who hunts; hunter
- Şener: a cheerful man; a joyful person
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Erdem Avcı
Meaning of each name
- Erdem: virtue; moral excellence
- Avcı: one who hunts; hunter
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Avcı Çağlayan
Meaning of each name
- Avcı: one who hunts; hunter
- Çağlayan: rushing water; a small waterfall
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Engin Avcı
Meaning of each name
- Engin: vast, boundless; open sea
- Avcı: one who hunts; hunter
How to pronounce Avcı
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /avd͡ʒɯ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | آوجی |
Is Avcı a boy’s name?
Yes, Avcı is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 29% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Avcı does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 7 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Avci
Names that sound like Avcı
Famous people named Avcı
- Avcı Deniz
FAQ about the name Avcı
What is the meaning of Avcı?
Avcı means “one who hunts; hunter”. Formed in Turkish from av, 'hunt or game', with the occupational suffix -cı. It remains an ordinary Turkish noun meaning 'hunter'.
Is Avcı a boy’s name?
Yes, Avcı is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 29% of bearers are male.
Is Avcı in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Avcı nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Avcı?
Avcı is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Avcı have?
Avcı has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Avcı?
Avcı does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 7 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Avcı?
Other spellings: Avci.
What names go well with Avcı?
Some ideas: Avcı Tan; Tuğra Avcı; Avcı Şener.
Famous people named Avcı?
Notable people named Avcı include Avcı Deniz.
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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