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Demirkol name meaning
“an arm as strong as iron”
Demirkol means “an arm as strong as iron.” It combines the Turkish words demir, meaning iron, and kol, meaning arm. In Türkiye, it is used as a masculine name. An iron arm on a metal statue provides a concrete image for the comparison expressed by the compound.
What does Demirkol mean?
An arm as strong as iron
In Turkish: demir gibi güçlü kol
Demirkol combines a body part with the solidity of iron. In Turkish, kol also supports figurative senses involving assistance and work. The name is semantically related to Demir and Demirtaş, and the same compound occurs as a surname as well as a given name.
Origin of the name Demirkol
It combines Turkish demir, 'iron', and kol, 'arm'. The comparison of an arm to iron supplies the image of physical strength.
How to pronounce Demirkol
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /demiɾkol/ |
Is Demirkol a boy’s name?
Yes, Demirkol is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Demirkol 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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FAQ about the name Demirkol
What is the meaning of Demirkol?
Demirkol means “an arm as strong as iron”. It combines Turkish demir, 'iron', and kol, 'arm'. The comparison of an arm to iron supplies the image of physical strength.
Is Demirkol a boy’s name?
Yes, Demirkol is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Demirkol in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Demirkol nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Demirkol?
Demirkol is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Demirkol have?
Demirkol has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Demirkol?
Demirkol 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.
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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