Boy name

Ayvaz name meaning

“recompense; substitute, replacement”

Ayvaz means “recompense,” “substitute,” or “replacement.” It is a form of İvaz, which developed from Arabic ʿivaḍ, meaning compensation or an equivalent, and is used for boys in Türkiye. Ayvaz in the Köroğlu tales gives the name a concrete connection with traditional storytelling and its characters.

Ottoman Turkish

/ajvaz/

Gender: ♂ Boy
Origin: Arabic
Syllables: 2
Popularity: #1,099

What does Ayvaz mean?

Recompense; substitute, replacement

In Turkish: karşılık; bedel, yerine geçen

Ayvaz belongs to a historical group of male names that includes İvaz and İyaz. In the Köroğlu epic tradition, Ayvaz is an important figure close to the hero; this literary association gives the name a context distinct from the word’s older occupational uses.

Names from Turkic epics

Origin of the name Ayvaz

Ayvaz is generally explained as a form of İvaz, from Arabic ʿiwaḍ, meaning compensation or a replacement. Its relationship to historical Turkish occupational uses requires separate consideration.

Linguistic origin	Arabic
In Turkic history and myth	Names from Turkic epics
Is Ayvaz in the Quran?	No
Starts with	A · Ay

Double names with Ayvaz

Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.

Ayvaz Midhat
Meaning of each name
- Ayvaz: recompense; substitute, replacement
- Midhat: praise, commendation and acclaim
Melih Ayvaz
Meaning of each name
- Melih: handsome, pleasing and charming
- Ayvaz: recompense; substitute, replacement
Ayvaz Safa
Meaning of each name
- Ayvaz: recompense; substitute, replacement
- Safa: clarity; serenity and enjoyment
Necmi Ayvaz
Meaning of each name
- Necmi: of a star; relating to stars
- Ayvaz: recompense; substitute, replacement
Ayvaz Behlül
Meaning of each name
- Ayvaz: recompense; substitute, replacement
- Behlül: cheerful; smiling and generous
Fazıl Ayvaz
Meaning of each name
- Fazıl: virtuous; distinguished in merit
- Ayvaz: recompense; substitute, replacement

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How to pronounce Ayvaz

Syllables	2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names
IPA	/ajvaz/
Ottoman Turkish	عیواض
Arabic	عوض

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Is Ayvaz a boy’s name?

Yes, Ayvaz is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.

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Ayvaz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.

Spellings and similar names

Names that sound like Ayvaz

Famous people named Ayvaz

Ayvaz Gökdemir · b. 1942
Ayvaz Korkmaz
Ayvaz Ünal
Ayvaz Gökdemir · b. 1942
Ayvaz Hazır · b. 1989

FAQ about the name Ayvaz

What is the meaning of Ayvaz?

Ayvaz means “recompense; substitute, replacement”. Ayvaz is generally explained as a form of İvaz, from Arabic ʿiwaḍ, meaning compensation or a replacement. Its relationship to historical Turkish occupational uses requires separate consideration.

Is Ayvaz a boy’s name?

Yes, Ayvaz is used mostly as a boy’s name.

Is Ayvaz in the Quran?

No. Neither the name Ayvaz nor its source word occurs in the Quran.

What is the origin of the name Ayvaz?

Ayvaz is of Arabic origin.

How many syllables does Ayvaz have?

Ayvaz has 2 syllables and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Ayvaz?

Ayvaz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.

What names go well with Ayvaz?

Some ideas: Ayvaz Midhat; Melih Ayvaz; Ayvaz Safa.

Famous people named Ayvaz?

Notable people named Ayvaz include Ayvaz Gökdemir, Ayvaz Korkmaz, Ayvaz Ünal.

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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