Boy name
Barış name meaning
“peace, reconciliation, and harmony”
Barış means peace, reconciliation, and harmony. It comes from the Turkish noun barış and is connected with the verb barışmak, meaning to reconcile. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name evokes a handshake after a disagreement or a peace agreement marking the end of a war.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Turkish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Barış mean?
Peace, reconciliation, and harmony
In Turkish: savaşsızlık, uzlaşma ve esenlik
Barış can evoke peace between societies as well as reconciliation between individuals. Its meaning therefore extends beyond the end of warfare to the resolution of everyday disagreements. As a given name, it draws directly on a familiar Turkish word expressing harmony and the restoration of friendly relations.
How popular is Barış?
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
- 53provinces
Where is Barış in the top 30?
53 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 →
Why is Barış popular?
Barış conveys peace and reconciliation, expressing a wish for a harmonious life. Its compact, two-syllable sound adds to its appeal.
Origin of the name Barış
The name comes from the Turkish word barış, “peace.” Related to barışmak, “to reconcile,” it describes both the ending of conflict and the absence of war.
Double names with Barış
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Barış Işık
Meaning of each name
- Barış: peace, reconciliation, and harmony
- Işık: illumination that makes sight possible; radiance
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Sencer Barış
Meaning of each name
- Sencer: possibly one who pierces or thrusts
- Barış: peace, reconciliation, and harmony
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Barış Anıl
Meaning of each name
- Barış: peace, reconciliation, and harmony
- Anıl: be remembered; may your name be recalled
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Arıkan Barış
Meaning of each name
- Arıkan: pure blood; figuratively, pure lineage
- Barış: peace, reconciliation, and harmony
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Barış Soner
Meaning of each name
- Barış: peace, reconciliation, and harmony
- Soner: last son; last-born boy
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Erel Barış
Meaning of each name
- Erel: Brave warrior, hero
- Barış: peace, reconciliation, and harmony
How to pronounce Barış
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /baɾɯʃ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | بارش |
Is Barış a boy’s name?
Yes, Barış is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Barış appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Baris, Bariş
Names that sound like Barış
Names with related meanings
- Süleyman♂A name associated with peace and well-being
- Selim♂Sound, unharmed
- Sefa♂Ease of mind
- Rıza♂Consent
- Aram♂Calm, peaceful, tranquil
- Kâzım♂One who restrains anger
- Hilmi♂Relating to forbearance and gentleness
- Salim♂Healthy, safe, unharmed
- Selman♂Safe, sound, unharmed
- Tekin♂Prince
- Nuh♂Rest, repose
- Selami♂Relating to greetings, peace or well-being
Famous people named Barış
- Barış Manço · b. 1943
- Barış Alper Yılmaz · b. 2000
- Barış Arduç · b. 1987
- Barış Falay · b. 1972
- Barış Ermiş · b. 1985
- Barış Özbek · b. 1986
- Barış Akarsu · b. 1979
- Barış Esen · b. 1986
- Barış Atay · b. 1981
- Barış Başdaş · b. 1990
- Barış Hersek · b. 1988
- Barış Kılıç · b. 1978
FAQ about the name Barış
What is the meaning of Barış?
Barış means “peace, reconciliation, and harmony”. The name comes from the Turkish word barış, “peace.” Related to barışmak, “to reconcile,” it describes both the ending of conflict and the absence of war.
Is Barış a boy’s name?
Yes, Barış is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Barış in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Barış nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Barış?
Barış is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Barış have?
Barış has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Barış?
Barış appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Barış?
Other spellings: Baris, Bariş.
What names go well with Barış?
Some ideas: Barış Işık; Sencer Barış; Barış Anıl.
Famous people named Barış?
Notable people named Barış include Barış Manço, Barış Alper Yılmaz, Barış Arduç.
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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