Boy name

Bahri name meaning

“of the sea; maritime”

Bahri means “of the sea” or “maritime.” It comes from Arabic baḥrī, an adjective derived from baḥr, meaning sea, and was also used adjectivally in Ottoman Turkish. In Türkiye it is a boys’ name. Its connection with the word bahriye supplies a tangible association with ships, harbors, and seafaring.

Ottoman Turkish

/bahɾi/

Gender: ♂ Boy
Origin: Arabic
Syllables: 2
Popularity: #546

What does Bahri mean?

Of the sea; maritime

In Turkish: denize ait, denizle ilgili

Bahri expresses a connection with the sea, bringing maritime landscapes and open waters to mind. In older Turkish texts it also appears as an adjective relating to seafaring; Bahriye shares its root, while the bird called bahri represents a separate dictionary usage.

#The sea #Water

Origin of the name Bahri

Bahri comes from Arabic baḥrī, an adjective derived from baḥr, “sea.” It entered Turkish through Ottoman usage as both an adjective and a personal name.

Linguistic origin	Arabic
Is Bahri in the Quran?	No
Starts with	B · Ba

Double names with Bahri

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

Bahri Türabi
Meaning of each name
- Bahri: of the sea; maritime
- Türabi: of the earth; related to soil
Melih Bahri
Meaning of each name
- Melih: handsome, pleasing and charming
- Bahri: of the sea; maritime
Bahri Süreyya
Meaning of each name
- Bahri: of the sea; maritime
- Süreyya: the Pleiades star cluster
Pertev Bahri
Meaning of each name
- Pertev: radiance, gleam, a ray of light
- Bahri: of the sea; maritime
Bahri Kirkor
Meaning of each name
- Bahri: of the sea; maritime
- Kirkor: watchful, alert and vigilant
Nejat Bahri
Meaning of each name
- Nejat: lineage, ancestry; nobility
- Bahri: of the sea; maritime

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How to pronounce Bahri

Syllables	2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names
IPA	/bahɾi/
Ottoman Turkish	بحری
Arabic	بحري

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Is Bahri a boy’s name?

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

♂ Boys 100%Girls 0% ♀

Bahri does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 42 people bear it; this is not a national figure.

Spellings and similar names

Names that sound like Bahri

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Bahri

Bahri Tanrıkulu · b. 1980
Bahri Kaya · b. 1957
Bahri Yılmaz · b. 1955
Bahri Altıntabak · b. 1939
Bahri Turgut Okaygün · b. 1897
Bahri Zengin · b. 1942
Bahri Ateş · b. 1916
Bahri Beyat · b. 1934
Bahri Cömert · b. 1930
Bahri Dağdaş · b. 1919
Bahri Dede · b. 1500
Bahri Gökçebay · b. 1941

FAQ about the name Bahri

What is the meaning of Bahri?

Bahri means “of the sea; maritime”. Bahri comes from Arabic baḥrī, an adjective derived from baḥr, “sea.” It entered Turkish through Ottoman usage as both an adjective and a personal name.

Is Bahri a boy’s name?

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

Is Bahri in the Quran?

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

What is the origin of the name Bahri?

Bahri is of Arabic origin.

How many syllables does Bahri have?

Bahri has 2 syllables and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Bahri?

Bahri does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 42 people bear it; this is not a national figure.

What names go well with Bahri?

Some ideas: Bahri Türabi; Melih Bahri; Bahri Süreyya.

Famous people named Bahri?

Notable people named Bahri include Bahri Tanrıkulu, Bahri Kaya, Bahri Yılmaz.

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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