Boy name
Azat name meaning
“free; independent, at liberty”
Azat means free, independent, or at liberty. Used for boys in Türkiye, it comes from Persian āzād and reflects the Turkish form of that word. Azad is a related name and spelling. A bird flying freely across an open sky provides a concrete image associated with its meaning.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Azat mean?
Free; independent, at liberty
In Turkish: özgür; bağımsız, serbest
Azad directly expresses freedom and release from constraint. Turkish azat etmek, ‘to set free’, belongs to the same word family, and Azat is a related spelling. Azad is also a Kurdish word, reflecting a shared linguistic history rather than establishing any bearer’s identity.
How popular is Azat?
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
- 18provinces
Where is Azat in the top 30?
18 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 Azat
It derives from Persian āzād, ‘free’. The same word is used as azad in Kurdish and as azat in Turkish.
Double names with Azat
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Azat Recai
Meaning of each name
- Azat: free; independent, at liberty
- Recai: relating to hope or supplication
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Mirza Azat
Meaning of each name
- Mirza: son of an emir; a historical noble title
- Azat: free; independent, at liberty
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Azat Babür
Meaning of each name
- Azat: free; independent, at liberty
- Babür: tiger; powerful predatory animal
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Melikşah Azat
Meaning of each name
- Melikşah: sovereign, king and shah
- Azat: free; independent, at liberty
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Azat Şahin
Meaning of each name
- Azat: free; independent, at liberty
- Şahin: the bird of prey called a hawk or buzzard
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Hazım Azat
Meaning of each name
- Hazım: resolute, prudent, sound in judgment
- Azat: free; independent, at liberty
How to pronounce Azat
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /azat/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | آزاد |
Is Azat a boy’s name?
Yes, Azat is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Azat appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Azat
- Arat♂Common person, ordinary person
- Azam♂Greatest, most exalted
- Ahat♂One
- Azar♂Fire, if representing Persian Āzar
- Azak♂Name of an early Oghuz chief
- Aras♂The name of the Aras River
- Ayaz♂Sharp dry cold under clear skies
- Asaf♂One who gathers or brings together
- Ata♂Father
- Alaz♂Flame, a rising tongue of fire
- Adar♂The month of March
- Aziz♂Precious, beloved
Famous people named Azat
- Azat Demirtaş · b. 2002
- Azat Filiz · b. 1991
- Azat Yaşar · b. 1961
- Azat Çelik · b. 1987
- Azat Demir · b. 2004
- Azat Baran · b. 2004
- Azat Çakar · b. 2004
- Azat Kuçkar · b. 2000
- Azat Tarım
FAQ about the name Azat
What is the meaning of Azat?
Azat means “free; independent, at liberty”. It derives from Persian āzād, ‘free’. The same word is used as azad in Kurdish and as azat in Turkish.
Is Azat a boy’s name?
Yes, Azat is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Azat in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Azat nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Azat?
Azat is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Azat have?
Azat has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Azat?
Azat appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Azat?
Other spellings: Azad.
What names go well with Azat?
Some ideas: Azat Recai; Mirza Azat; Azat Babür.
Famous people named Azat?
Notable people named Azat include Azat Demirtaş, Azat Filiz, Azat Yaşar.
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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