Boy name
Emrah name meaning
“Hero of the Emrah and Selvihan story”
Emrah is the name of the male hero in the story of Emrah and Selvihan. Established in Turkish folk literature as both a personal name and a poet's name, it is used for boys in Türkiye. The historical folk poet Erzurumlu Emrah provides another concrete literary association.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Turkish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Emrah mean?
Hero of the Emrah and Selvihan story
In Turkish: Emrah ile Selvihan hikâyesinin erkek kahramanı
Emrah is a masculine name with strong connections to folk narratives and minstrel poetry. The story of Emrah and Selvihan brings associations of love and separation, while historical poets such as Erzurumlu Emrah strengthen its relationship with sung verse. These literary connections do not establish 'one who plays the saz' as its literal meaning.
How popular is Emrah?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 4provinces
Where is Emrah in the top 30?
4 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Emrah
Emrah is established in Turkish folk literature as both a given name and a poet's name, but its exact source word and lexical meaning are uncertain. It is known through the hero of Emrah and Selvihan and through historical minstrel poets.
| Linguistic origin | Turkish |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names from Turkic epics |
| Is Emrah in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | E · Em |
Double names with Emrah
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Emrah Seymen
Meaning of each name
- Emrah: Hero of the Emrah and Selvihan story
- Seymen: member of a traditional armed ceremonial company
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Sönmez Emrah
Meaning of each name
- Sönmez: unextinguished; continuing to burn or shine
- Emrah: Hero of the Emrah and Selvihan story
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Emrah Görkem
Meaning of each name
- Emrah: Hero of the Emrah and Selvihan story
- Görkem: splendor, impressive grandeur
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Kaya Emrah
Meaning of each name
- Kaya: a large, solid mass of rock
- Emrah: Hero of the Emrah and Selvihan story
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Emrah Bilgin
Meaning of each name
- Emrah: Hero of the Emrah and Selvihan story
- Bilgin: a learned person; a scholar
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Kutluhan Emrah
Meaning of each name
- Kutluhan: blessed, auspicious ruler
- Emrah: Hero of the Emrah and Selvihan story
How to pronounce Emrah
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /emɾah/ |
Is Emrah a boy’s name?
Yes, Emrah is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Emrah appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Emrah
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
- Aziz♂Precious, beloved
- Umutcan♂A soul bringing hope
- Özcan♂Dear soul
- Emircan♂A ruler or prince
- Aliyar♂Friend or companion of Ali
Famous people named Emrah
- Emrah İpek · b. 1971
- Emrah Başsan · b. 1992
- Emrah Kuş · b. 1988
- Emrah Eren · b. 1978
- Emrah Karaduman · b. 1987
- Emrah Ormanoğlu · b. 1999
- Emrah Tuncel · b. 1987
- Emrah Kiraz · b. 1987
- Emrah Özmen · b. 1983
- Emrah Safa Gürkan · b. 1981
- Emrah Yücel · b. 1968
- Emrah Cebeci · b. 1989
FAQ about the name Emrah
What is the meaning of Emrah?
Emrah means “Hero of the Emrah and Selvihan story”. Emrah is established in Turkish folk literature as both a given name and a poet's name, but its exact source word and lexical meaning are uncertain. It is known through the hero of Emrah and Selvihan and through historical minstrel poets.
Is Emrah a boy’s name?
Yes, Emrah is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Emrah in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Emrah nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Emrah?
Emrah is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Emrah have?
Emrah has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Emrah?
Emrah appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Emrah?
Some ideas: Emrah Seymen; Sönmez Emrah; Emrah Görkem.
Famous people named Emrah?
Notable people named Emrah include Emrah İpek, Emrah Başsan, Emrah Kuş.
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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