Boy name
Bakır name meaning
“copper, a reddish metal”
Bakır means “copper, a reddish metal” and comes from the Turkish noun bakır, with counterparts in older Turkic languages. It is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Its concrete image is a copper vessel with a reddish brown surface, connecting the name with traditional hammered metalwork.
What does Bakır mean?
Copper, a reddish metal
In Turkish: bakır metali, kızılımsı metal
Read as a Turkish word, Bakır names the reddish metal copper and can be compared with other metal names such as Demir. Historical spellings may overlap with Arabic Bāqir. Any proposed connection with Muhammad al-Baqir therefore requires checking which underlying name was intended.
Origin of the name Bakır
The spelling Bakır matches the Turkish word for copper, which has old Turkic cognates. Arabic-derived Bâkır and Bâkir represent different source words.
Double names with Bakır
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Bakır Saruhan
Meaning of each name
- Bakır: copper, a reddish metal
- Saruhan: yellow or fair khan; fair ruler
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Eraslan Bakır
Meaning of each name
- Eraslan: a brave man like a lion
- Bakır: copper, a reddish metal
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Bakır Tutku
Meaning of each name
- Bakır: copper, a reddish metal
- Tutku: intense desire and deep attachment
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Mutlu Bakır
Meaning of each name
- Mutlu: happy; experiencing joy and contentment
- Bakır: copper, a reddish metal
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Bakır Serhan
Meaning of each name
- Bakır: copper, a reddish metal
- Serhan: chief of khans; foremost ruler
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Emek Bakır
Meaning of each name
- Emek: effort, labor; physical and mental exertion
- Bakır: copper, a reddish metal
How to pronounce Bakır
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bakɯɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | باقر |
Is Bakır a boy’s name?
Yes, Bakır is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 33% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Bakır 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: Bakir
Names that sound like Bakır
Famous people named Bakır
- Bakır Çağlar · b. 1941
FAQ about the name Bakır
What is the meaning of Bakır?
Bakır means “copper, a reddish metal”. The spelling Bakır matches the Turkish word for copper, which has old Turkic cognates. Arabic-derived Bâkır and Bâkir represent different source words.
Is Bakır a boy’s name?
Yes, Bakır is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 33% of bearers are male.
Is Bakır in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Bakır nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Bakır?
Bakır is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Bakır have?
Bakır has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Bakır?
Bakır 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 Bakır?
Other spellings: Bakir.
What names go well with Bakır?
Some ideas: Bakır Saruhan; Eraslan Bakır; Bakır Tutku.
Famous people named Bakır?
Notable people named Bakır include Bakır Çağlar.
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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