Boy name
Bozkurt name meaning
“gray wolf; a wolf of gray coloring”
Bozkurt means “gray wolf,” combining the Turkish words boz, referring to gray coloring, and kurt, “wolf.” It is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. The guiding wolf found in Turkish epic traditions gives the name a concrete literary association alongside its literal animal meaning.
What does Bozkurt mean?
Gray wolf; a wolf of gray coloring
In Turkish: boz renkli kurt; gri kurt
Bozkurt recalls the wolf as a guide and ancestral figure in Turkic narrative traditions. Ergenekon and origin legends provide familiar settings for this imagery. The word also occurs as a place name and surname, while its use as a given name retains the animal reference.
Origin of the name Bozkurt
Bozkurt combines Turkish boz, gray or grayish brown, with kurt, wolf. It functions as both an animal name and a personal name.
| Linguistic origin | Turkish |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names from Turkic mythology |
| Is Bozkurt in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | B · Bo |
Double names with Bozkurt
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Bozkurt Önal
Meaning of each name
- Bozkurt: gray wolf; a wolf of gray coloring
- Önal: take the lead; occupy the front position
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Doğu Bozkurt
Meaning of each name
- Doğu: east, the direction of sunrise
- Bozkurt: gray wolf; a wolf of gray coloring
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Bozkurt Akyol
Meaning of each name
- Bozkurt: gray wolf; a wolf of gray coloring
- Akyol: bright, clear path
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Şentürk Bozkurt
Meaning of each name
- Şentürk: joyful Turk
- Bozkurt: gray wolf; a wolf of gray coloring
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Bozkurt Timur
Meaning of each name
- Bozkurt: gray wolf; a wolf of gray coloring
- Timur: iron; the metal iron
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Canberk Bozkurt
Meaning of each name
- Canberk: a strong soul; robust life
- Bozkurt: gray wolf; a wolf of gray coloring
How to pronounce Bozkurt
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bozkuɾt/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | بوزقورت |
Is Bozkurt a boy’s name?
Yes, Bozkurt is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 40% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Bozkurt does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 20 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Bozkurt
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Bozkurt
- Bozkurt Ergör · b. 1927
- Bozkurt Aran · b. 1947
- Bozkurt Güvenç · b. 1926
- Bozkurt Kuruç · b. 1935
- Bozkurt Nuhoğlu · b. 1939
- Bozkurt Yaşar Öztürk · b. 1953
- Şerif Bozkurt · b. 1979
FAQ about the name Bozkurt
What is the meaning of Bozkurt?
Bozkurt means “gray wolf; a wolf of gray coloring”. Bozkurt combines Turkish boz, gray or grayish brown, with kurt, wolf. It functions as both an animal name and a personal name.
Is Bozkurt a boy’s name?
Yes, Bozkurt is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 40% of bearers are male.
Is Bozkurt in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Bozkurt nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Bozkurt?
Bozkurt is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Bozkurt have?
Bozkurt has 2 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Bozkurt?
Bozkurt does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 20 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Bozkurt?
Some ideas: Bozkurt Önal; Doğu Bozkurt; Bozkurt Akyol.
Famous people named Bozkurt?
Notable people named Bozkurt include Bozkurt Ergör, Bozkurt Aran, Bozkurt Güvenç.
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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