Boy name
Efendi name meaning
“respected person; courteous, well-mannered”
Efendi means “respected person” and also carries the senses “courteous” and “well-mannered.” It entered Ottoman Turkish from Greek aféntis, a word for a master or person in authority. Used for boys in Türkiye, it recalls the form of address found in Ottoman correspondence and literary works.
What does Efendi mean?
Respected person; courteous, well-mannered
In Turkish: saygın kişi; kibar, görgülü
Efendi served as an Ottoman title and form of address, particularly for educated people. It also survives in Turkish as an adjective describing courteous, restrained conduct. Its appearance after a personal name as a title differs from its independent use as a given name, which is the usage considered here.
Origin of the name Efendi
Borrowed into Ottoman Turkish from Greek aféntis, meaning master or lord. In Turkish it developed as a title and form of address, alongside a sense of courteous behavior.
How to pronounce Efendi
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /efendi/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | افندی |
Is Efendi a boy’s name?
Yes, Efendi is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Efendi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Names with related meanings
- Kerem♂Generosity, magnanimity, kindness
- Enes♂Companionship, friendliness, familiarity
- Kayra♂Favor and grace
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Ensar♂Helpers, supporters
- Kerim♂Generous
- Semih♂Generous, open-handed and tolerant
- Ekrem♂Most generous
- İhsan♂Doing good
- Haluk♂Good-natured
- Necdet♂Bravery, valour
- Hilmi♂Relating to forbearance and gentleness
FAQ about the name Efendi
What is the meaning of Efendi?
Efendi means “respected person; courteous, well-mannered”. Borrowed into Ottoman Turkish from Greek aféntis, meaning master or lord. In Turkish it developed as a title and form of address, alongside a sense of courteous behavior.
Is Efendi a boy’s name?
Yes, Efendi is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Efendi in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Efendi nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Efendi?
Efendi is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Efendi have?
Efendi has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Efendi?
Efendi 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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