Boy name
Dost name meaning
“close friend, trusted companion”
Dost means “close friend” or “trusted companion.” Borrowed into Turkish from Persian dūst, it is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. It shares its vocabulary with Turkish dostluk, meaning “friendship,” and evokes the concrete image of companions sitting together in familiar conversation.
What does Dost mean?
Close friend, trusted companion
In Turkish: yakın arkadaş, gönülden bağlı kimse
Dost generally conveys a deeper bond of affection and trust than simple acquaintance. In poetry and Sufi writing, the word can also refer to a beloved or the divine beloved; those literary uses do not make every occurrence of the given name specifically religious.
Origin of the name Dost
Borrowed into Turkish from Persian dūst. Its central meanings are friend and a person who is loved.
Double names with Dost
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Dost Esat
Meaning of each name
- Dost: close friend, trusted companion
- Esat: happier; more fortunate
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Arhat Dost
Meaning of each name
- Arhat: one spiritually accomplished and worthy of reverence
- Dost: close friend, trusted companion
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Dost Cevat
Meaning of each name
- Dost: close friend, trusted companion
- Cevat: open-handed; exceptionally generous
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Sarkis Dost
Meaning of each name
- Sarkis: Name of Saint Sarkis
- Dost: close friend, trusted companion
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Dost Fazlı
Meaning of each name
- Dost: close friend, trusted companion
- Fazlı: associated with virtue or excellence
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Muhteşem Dost
Meaning of each name
- Muhteşem: magnificent; splendid and impressive
- Dost: close friend, trusted companion
How to pronounce Dost
| Syllables | 1 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dost/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | دوست |
Is Dost a boy’s name?
Yes, Dost is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 75% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Dost does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Dost
Names with related meanings
- Emre♂Friend
- Halil♂Close friend
- Enes♂Companionship, friendliness, familiarity
- Can♂Life, soul
- Ferhat♂Hero of the Ferhat and Şirin story
- Caner♂A dearly loved man or brave one
- Davut♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Emrah♂Hero of the Emrah and Selvihan story
- Aziz♂Precious, beloved
- Umutcan♂A soul bringing hope
- Özcan♂Dear soul
- Emircan♂A ruler or prince
Famous people named Dost
- Dost Elver · b. 1972
- Dost Körpe · b. 1972
- Dost Öngür
FAQ about the name Dost
What is the meaning of Dost?
Dost means “close friend, trusted companion”. Borrowed into Turkish from Persian dūst. Its central meanings are friend and a person who is loved.
Is Dost a boy’s name?
Yes, Dost is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 75% of bearers are male.
Is Dost in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Dost nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Dost?
Dost is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Dost have?
Dost has 1 syllable and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Dost?
Dost does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Dost?
Some ideas: Dost Esat; Arhat Dost; Dost Cevat.
Famous people named Dost?
Notable people named Dost include Dost Elver, Dost Körpe, Dost Öngür.
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: nm02191 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake