Boy name
Çavlı name meaning
“a young falcon not yet trained to hunt”
Çavlı means “a young falcon not yet trained to hunt.” It is connected with çavlı in the historical Turkish vocabulary of hunting. Used as a boy’s name in Türkiye, it evokes a juvenile falcon before training, giving the name a specific association with traditional falconry.
What does Çavlı mean?
A young falcon not yet trained to hunt
In Turkish: av eğitimine başlamamış genç doğan
Çavlı is associated with specialised falconry vocabulary distinguishing a bird's age and training. This gives it a more specific image than a general bird name. It shares avian imagery with Doğan and Şahin, while similarly spelled historical personal names need to be examined separately.
Origin of the name Çavlı
It is associated with çavlı, an older Turkish falconry term for a young, untrained falcon. Its deeper etymology and the details of its use as a name are uncertain.
How to pronounce Çavlı
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /t͡ʃavlɯ/ |
Is Çavlı a boy’s name?
Yes, Çavlı is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Çavlı does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Cavlı
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FAQ about the name Çavlı
What is the meaning of Çavlı?
Çavlı means “a young falcon not yet trained to hunt”. It is associated with çavlı, an older Turkish falconry term for a young, untrained falcon. Its deeper etymology and the details of its use as a name are uncertain.
Is Çavlı a boy’s name?
Yes, Çavlı is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Çavlı in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Çavlı nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Çavlı?
Çavlı is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Çavlı have?
Çavlı has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Çavlı?
Çavlı does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Çavlı?
Other spellings: Cavlı.
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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