Boy name
Avşar name meaning
“the name of an Oghuz tribal division”
Avşar is the name of an Oghuz tribal division and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. It is the Turkish form of the historical tribal name Afşar. A concrete literary association is the poet Dadaloğlu, whose verse mentions the Avşar name, also preserved in historical accounts and place names.
What does Avşar mean?
The name of an Oghuz tribal division
In Turkish: Oğuz boylarından birinin adı
Avşar carries the name of a division traditionally counted among the twenty-four Oghuz tribes. Dadaloğlu's poetry and Avşar laments contribute to its place in Turkish folk culture. As a given name, it references that historical designation without establishing anything about an individual bearer's ancestry.
Origin of the name Avşar
Avşar is the Turkish form of the historical tribal name Afshar. Its ultimate derivation is uncertain, although older accounts associate it with skill or agility.
Double names with Avşar
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Avşar Kurt
Meaning of each name
- Avşar: the name of an Oghuz tribal division
- Kurt: wolf; grey wolf
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Tanıl Avşar
Meaning of each name
- Tanıl: be known; make yourself known
- Avşar: the name of an Oghuz tribal division
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Avşar Tümay
Meaning of each name
- Avşar: the name of an Oghuz tribal division
- Tümay: full moon, the moon seen whole
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Önal Avşar
Meaning of each name
- Önal: take the lead; occupy the front position
- Avşar: the name of an Oghuz tribal division
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Avşar Sever
Meaning of each name
- Avşar: the name of an Oghuz tribal division
- Sever: one who loves or feels affection
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Gökmen Avşar
Meaning of each name
- Gökmen: blue-eyed; sky-colored
- Avşar: the name of an Oghuz tribal division
How to pronounce Avşar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /avʃaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | افشار |
Is Avşar a boy’s name?
Yes, Avşar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 33% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Avşar 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: Avsar
Names that sound like Avşar
- Afşar♂Name of an Oghuz tribal group
- Avar♂A historical people called Avars
- Abşar♂♀Water falling from a height
- Adar♂The month of March
- Ammar♂One who builds and makes places flourish
- Acar♂♀Enterprising, agile and capable
- Amar♂One who builds and makes places flourish
- Altar♂Altar
- Avram♂Exalted father
- Aybar♂Majesty, grandeur, dignity
- Aşir♂Tenth
- Arşak♂Hero, valiant one
FAQ about the name Avşar
What is the meaning of Avşar?
Avşar means “the name of an Oghuz tribal division”. Avşar is the Turkish form of the historical tribal name Afshar. Its ultimate derivation is uncertain, although older accounts associate it with skill or agility.
Is Avşar a boy’s name?
Yes, Avşar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 33% of bearers are male.
Is Avşar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Avşar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Avşar?
Avşar is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Avşar have?
Avşar has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Avşar?
Avşar 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 Avşar?
Other spellings: Avsar.
What names go well with Avşar?
Some ideas: Avşar Kurt; Tanıl Avşar; Avşar Tümay.
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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