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Devletgeri name meaning

“a combination of devlet and Giray”

Devletgeri means a combination of devlet and the name Giray. Transmitted into Turkish through Circassian name forms, it contains the Arabic-derived word devlet and is used as a boy's name in Türkiye. Its Giray element provides a concrete historical association with the dynasty of the Crimean Khanate.

/devletɡeɾi/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Arabic
Syllables
4
Popularity
Rare

What does Devletgeri mean?

A combination of devlet and Giray

In Turkish: devlet ve Giray adı birleşimi

Devletgeri is a name form related to the combination Devlet Giray. Historically, devlet encompasses fortune, prosperity, and governing power, while Giray is associated with the naming tradition of the Crimean khans. The ending geri in this spelling should not be interpreted as the ordinary Turkish word meaning back or backward.

#Prosperity#Leadership

Origin of the name Devletgeri

Transmitted into Turkish through Circassian name forms, it combines the Arabic-derived devlet with the name Giray. The deeper origin of Giray is uncertain.

Linguistic originArabic
Is Devletgeri in the Quran?No
Starts withD · De

How to pronounce Devletgeri

Syllables4 · 10 letters · 10-letter boy names
IPA/devletɡeɾi/

Is Devletgeri a boy’s name?

Yes, Devletgeri is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.

Devletgeri does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).

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FAQ about the name Devletgeri

What is the meaning of Devletgeri?

Devletgeri means “a combination of devlet and Giray”. Transmitted into Turkish through Circassian name forms, it combines the Arabic-derived devlet with the name Giray. The deeper origin of Giray is uncertain.

Is Devletgeri a boy’s name?

Yes, Devletgeri is used mostly as a boy’s name.

Is Devletgeri in the Quran?

No. Neither the name Devletgeri nor its source word occurs in the Quran.

What is the origin of the name Devletgeri?

Devletgeri is of Arabic origin.

How many syllables does Devletgeri have?

Devletgeri has 4 syllables and 10 letters.

How popular is the name Devletgeri?

Devletgeri 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.

Entry ID: nm05801 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake