Boy name
Demre name meaning
“The name of the Demre district in Antalya”
Demre is the name of a district in Antalya and is also used for boys in Türkiye. The given name comes from this geographical name as used in Turkish. Its concrete associations include the Mediterranean coastline and the ancient ruins of Myra located within the district.
What does Demre mean?
The name of the Demre district in Antalya
In Turkish: Antalya'daki Demre ilçesinin adı
Demre is a geographical given name recalling a settlement on the Mediterranean coast. Ancient Myra and the area's historic buildings form part of its cultural background. In Turkish naming, it carries associations with a coastal place and its history, although those associations do not establish the word's original literal meaning.
Origin of the name Demre
Demre is the name of a settlement and district in Antalya and supplies the geographical association of the given name. Its ultimate etymology is uncertain; it should not automatically be treated as the same word as ancient Myra.
How to pronounce Demre
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /demɾe/ |
Is Demre a boy’s name?
Yes, Demre is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Demre does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Demre
Famous people named Demre
- Demre Kerigan · b. 1993
FAQ about the name Demre
What is the meaning of Demre?
Demre means “The name of the Demre district in Antalya”. Demre is the name of a settlement and district in Antalya and supplies the geographical association of the given name. Its ultimate etymology is uncertain; it should not automatically be treated as the same word as ancient Myra.
Is Demre a boy’s name?
Yes, Demre is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Demre in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Demre nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Demre?
Demre is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Demre have?
Demre has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Demre?
Demre does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Demre?
Notable people named Demre include Demre Kerigan.
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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