Unisex name
Bircis name meaning
“the planet Jupiter”
Bircis means the planet Jupiter. It is connected with Persian Bircîs, a name used for that planet, and brings this astronomical term into Turkish given-name usage. Used for girls and boys in Türkiye, it evokes Jupiter as a bright, visible presence in the night sky.
What does Bircis mean?
The planet Jupiter
In Turkish: Jüpiter gezegeni
Bircis is associated with an older name for Jupiter used in astronomy and poetry. It recalls the vocabulary of historical texts more than the ordinary terminology of modern Turkish astronomy. Müşteri is another historical name for the same planet, making the two words related in reference rather than identical in origin.
Origin of the name Bircis
It is probably a Turkish form of Persian Bircīs, a name for Jupiter. The word's deeper etymology cannot be established here with confidence.
How to pronounce Bircis
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /biɾd͡ʒis/ |
Is Bircis a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Bircis is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Bircis does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
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- Hilal♀The moon’s slender crescent shape
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- Bulut♂A visible mass of water droplets in the sky
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FAQ about the name Bircis
What is the meaning of Bircis?
Bircis means “the planet Jupiter”. It is probably a Turkish form of Persian Bircīs, a name for Jupiter. The word's deeper etymology cannot be established here with confidence.
Is Bircis a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Bircis is used for both boys and girls.
Is Bircis in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Bircis nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Bircis?
Bircis is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Bircis have?
Bircis has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Bircis?
Bircis 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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