Boy name
Beta name meaning
“Second letter of the Greek alphabet”
Beta means the second letter of the Greek alphabet and is used as a boy's name in Türkiye. It comes from Greek bēta, whose history reaches back to Phoenician bēt, “house.” The written lowercase character β provides the name's concrete association with writing and alphabet history.
What does Beta mean?
Second letter of the Greek alphabet
In Turkish: Yunan alfabesinin ikinci harfi
Beta directly coincides with the second letter of the Greek alphabet. This gives it associations with order and sequence, while the letter also appears throughout science and mathematics. For Turkish usage, the letter supplies a clear lexical meaning, although European shortened-name traditions provide a separate possible origin.
Origin of the name Beta
Beta is the Greek letter name bēta, denoting β. The letter name ultimately derives from Phoenician bēt, “house”; in European naming, Beta can also serve as a short form of longer personal names.
How to pronounce Beta
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /beta/ |
Is Beta a boy’s name?
Yes, Beta is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Beta does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Beta
- Bera♂Freedom from blame
- Beto♂Short form of names such as Roberto and Alberto
- Berat♂Absolution, deliverance
- Berk♂Firm, durable and strong
- Bora♂A strong, sudden wind
- Batu♂Firm, strong and enduring
- Botan♂Name of the Botan region and river
- Baha♂Splendor, beauty, radiant brilliance
- Benan♂♀Fingers
- Bertan♂
- Bektaş♂Firm stone, enduring stone
- Bala♂♀Child, little one, offspring
Famous people named Beta
- Beta Berk Bayındır · b. 1989
FAQ about the name Beta
What is the meaning of Beta?
Beta means “Second letter of the Greek alphabet”. Beta is the Greek letter name bēta, denoting β. The letter name ultimately derives from Phoenician bēt, “house”; in European naming, Beta can also serve as a short form of longer personal names.
Is Beta a boy’s name?
Yes, Beta is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Beta in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Beta nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Beta?
Beta is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Beta have?
Beta has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Beta?
Beta does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Beta?
Notable people named Beta include Beta Berk Bayındır.
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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