Boy name
Çavuş name meaning
“sergeant; an officer or work supervisor”
Çavuş means “sergeant” and also denotes an official or work supervisor. It comes from a historical Turkic title found in older forms such as çabış. Used as a boy’s name in Türkiye, it recalls both Ottoman ceremonial officials and the military rank still expressed by the word.
What does Çavuş mean?
Sergeant; an officer or work supervisor
In Turkish: askerî rütbe; görevli veya ekip yöneticisi
Çavuş today chiefly denotes a military rank, but it can also describe a supervisor of workers. In Ottoman administration it was associated with duties including messaging and ceremonial order. As a given name it carries this long title tradition, although historical instances require distinguishing names from titles.
Origin of the name Çavuş
It is a historical Turkic title and occupational term, attested in older forms such as çabış. Turkish çavuş developed both military and civilian uses.
How to pronounce Çavuş
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /t͡ʃavuʃ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | چاوش |
Is Çavuş a boy’s name?
Yes, Çavuş is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Çavuş does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Çavuş
What is the meaning of Çavuş?
Çavuş means “sergeant; an officer or work supervisor”. It is a historical Turkic title and occupational term, attested in older forms such as çabış. Turkish çavuş developed both military and civilian uses.
Is Çavuş a boy’s name?
Yes, Çavuş is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Çavuş in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Çavuş nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Çavuş?
Çavuş is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Çavuş have?
Çavuş has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Çavuş?
Çavuş 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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