Girl name
Boncuk name meaning
“small pierced decorative bead”
Boncuk means a small pierced decorative bead and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. It comes from the Turkish word boncuk, related to historical Turkic forms such as bonçuk and monçuk. Colorful beads threaded into a necklace provide a direct visual association with the name's everyday meaning.
What does Boncuk mean?
Small pierced decorative bead
In Turkish: küçük, delikli süs tanesi
Boncuk evokes small, colorful pieces used for decoration. Turkish also uses the word in affectionate forms of address, while nazar boncuğu, the protective eye bead, is a familiar cultural compound. The name's basic meaning remains bead in general rather than exclusively that particular ornament.
Origin of the name Boncuk
The name comes from Turkish boncuk ‘bead’. It continues an old Turkic ornament word found in forms such as bonçuk and monçuk.
How to pronounce Boncuk
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bond͡ʒuk/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | بونجق |
Is Boncuk a girl’s name?
Yes, Boncuk is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Boncuk does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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- Gülce♀Rose-like
- Eda♀Graceful manner, charming bearing
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Famous people named Boncuk
- Boncuk Yılmaz · b. 1981
FAQ about the name Boncuk
What is the meaning of Boncuk?
Boncuk means “small pierced decorative bead”. The name comes from Turkish boncuk ‘bead’. It continues an old Turkic ornament word found in forms such as bonçuk and monçuk.
Is Boncuk a girl’s name?
Yes, Boncuk is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Boncuk in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Boncuk nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Boncuk?
Boncuk is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Boncuk have?
Boncuk has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Boncuk?
Boncuk does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Boncuk?
Notable people named Boncuk include Boncuk Yılmaz.
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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