Boy name
Bamsı name meaning
“Name of the epic hero Bamsı Beyrek”
Bamsı is the name associated with Bamsı Beyrek, a hero of the Book of Dede Korkut. It belongs to the Turkish epic tradition and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. The story of Bamsı Beyrek and Banı Çiçek provides its direct literary association.
What does Bamsı mean?
Name of the epic hero Bamsı Beyrek
In Turkish: Dede Korkut kahramanı Bamsı Beyrek'in adı
Bamsı recalls Bamsı Beyrek, whose courage, captivity, and return feature prominently in the Book of Dede Korkut. Its main association comes from this epic character rather than from an established dictionary meaning. Used independently as a Turkish given name, it retains its connection to Beyrek and Banu Çiçek's story.
Origin of the name Bamsı
Bamsı occurs in the name of Bamsı Beyrek, a hero of the Book of Dede Korkut. The lexical origin and original meaning of the element Bamsı remain uncertain.
| Linguistic origin | Turkish |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names from Turkic epics |
| Is Bamsı in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | B · Ba |
How to pronounce Bamsı
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bamsɯ/ |
Is Bamsı a boy’s name?
Yes, Bamsı is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Bamsı does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Bamsı
What is the meaning of Bamsı?
Bamsı means “Name of the epic hero Bamsı Beyrek”. Bamsı occurs in the name of Bamsı Beyrek, a hero of the Book of Dede Korkut. The lexical origin and original meaning of the element Bamsı remain uncertain.
Is Bamsı a boy’s name?
Yes, Bamsı is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Bamsı in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Bamsı nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Bamsı?
Bamsı is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Bamsı have?
Bamsı has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Bamsı?
Bamsı does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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