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Cangeri name meaning
“Great Giray”
Cangeri means “great Giray” and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Its Circassian source combines an element meaning “sharp, great” with Giray, whose etymological connection extends to Middle Mongolian kirey. The Giray name used by the Crimean dynasty supplies a concrete historical association.
What does Cangeri mean?
Great Giray
In Turkish: Büyük Giray
Cangeri is a masculine name used in Türkiye, combining the sense of greatness with the historical associations of the Giray dynasty. Its Circassian formation joins an element meaning “sharp” or “great” to Giray. This gives the name both an emphatic meaning and a direct connection with Giray as a related name.
Sources: WiktionaryWiktionary
Origin of the name Cangeri
Wiktionary traces Cangeri to Circassian Джанджэрый / Джанджэрий, combining джан “sharp, great” with джэрый “Giray,” yielding the interpretation “great Giray.” The same dictionary traces Giray to Middle Mongol kirey; the Mongolian origin connection belongs to this second element.
How to pronounce Cangeri
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒanɡeɾi/ |
Is Cangeri a boy’s name?
Yes, Cangeri is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Cangeri does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Cangeri
What is the meaning of Cangeri?
Cangeri means “Great Giray”. Wiktionary traces Cangeri to Circassian Джанджэрый / Джанджэрий, combining джан “sharp, great” with джэрый “Giray,” yielding the interpretation “great Giray.” The same dictionary traces Giray to Middle Mongol kirey; the Mongolian origin connection belongs to this second element.
Is Cangeri a boy’s name?
Yes, Cangeri is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Cangeri in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Cangeri nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Cangeri?
Cangeri is of Mongolian origin.
How many syllables does Cangeri have?
Cangeri has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Cangeri?
Cangeri 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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