Boy name
Bekir name meaning
“young camel; a name associated with firstborn”
Bekir means young camel and is also associated with the idea of the firstborn. It comes from Arabic Bakr, alongside the related word bikr used for firstborn. Used for boys in Türkiye, it shares its source element with the historical name Abu Bakr and preserves the concrete image of a young camel.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Bekir mean?
Young camel; a name associated with firstborn
In Turkish: genç deve; ilk doğanla ilişkili ad
Bekir is an independent Turkish name also found within Ebubekir. Its principal Islamic historical association comes through Abu Bakr, although Bekir alone is not that figure’s full designation. Distinguishing Arabic bakr from the related bikr matters when explaining why young camel and firstborn both appear in name glosses.
How popular is Bekir?
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
- 14provinces
Where is Bekir in the top 30?
14 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Bekir
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
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 Bekir
From Arabic Bakr, meaning a young camel. The related word bikr, “firstborn,” also appears in explanations of the name and should be distinguished from it.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Bekir
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Bekir Jacques
Meaning of each name
- Bekir: young camel; a name associated with firstborn
- Jacques: associated with the heel; traditionally, supplanter
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Asaf Bekir
Meaning of each name
- Asaf: one who gathers or brings together
- Bekir: young camel; a name associated with firstborn
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Bekir Celal
Meaning of each name
- Bekir: young camel; a name associated with firstborn
- Celal: majesty; grandeur and exaltedness
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Yuzarsif Bekir
Meaning of each name
- Yuzarsif: A name given to Joseph in narratives
- Bekir: young camel; a name associated with firstborn
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Bekir Sabri
Meaning of each name
- Bekir: young camel; a name associated with firstborn
- Sabri: associated with patience and endurance
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Amil Bekir
Meaning of each name
- Amil: worker, doer; an effective factor
- Bekir: young camel; a name associated with firstborn
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Bekir Asaf, Bekir Eymen, Bekir Efe, Muhammed Bekir, Bekir Alp, Bekir Aras.
How to pronounce Bekir
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bekiɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | بكر |
Is Bekir a boy’s name?
Yes, Bekir is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Bekir appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Bekir
Names with related meanings
- Alparslan♂Valiant, courageous lion
- Aslan♂Lion
- Aybars♂Compound of moon and leopard
- Hamza♂Lion
- Burak♂Mount of the Night Journey
- Buğra♂Male camel
- Baybars♂Noble or wealthy leopard
- Pars♂Leopard, a large spotted wild cat
- Arslan♂♀Lion
- Haydar♂Lion
- Buğrahan♂A ruler bearing the title Buğra
- Çayan♂Scorpion, a venomous arachnid
Famous people named Bekir
- Bekir İrtegün · b. 1984
- Bekir Bozdağ · b. 1965
- Bekir Refet · b. 1899
- Bekir Sami Kunduh · b. 1865
- Bekir Özlü · b. 1988
- Bekir Karayel · b. 1982
- Bekir Pakdemirli · b. 1973
- Bekir Ozan Has · b. 1985
- Bekir Yılmaz · b. 1988
- Bekir Yarangüme · b. 1977
- Bekir Coşkun · b. 1945
- Bekir Sıdkı Sezgin · b. 1936
FAQ about the name Bekir
What is the meaning of Bekir?
Bekir means “young camel; a name associated with firstborn”. From Arabic Bakr, meaning a young camel. The related word bikr, “firstborn,” also appears in explanations of the name and should be distinguished from it.
Is Bekir a boy’s name?
Yes, Bekir is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Bekir in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Bekir nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Bekir?
Bekir is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Bekir have?
Bekir has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Bekir?
Bekir appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Bekir?
Some ideas: Bekir Jacques; Asaf Bekir; Bekir Celal.
Famous people named Bekir?
Notable people named Bekir include Bekir İrtegün, Bekir Bozdağ, Bekir Refet.
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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