Boy name
Eşref name meaning
“more honorable; most noble”
Eşref means “more honorable” or “most noble.” It comes from Arabic ashraf, a comparative and superlative form derived from the root associated with honor. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name has a literary connection through the Ottoman satirical poet Eşref and shares its root with the name Şerif.
What does Eşref mean?
More honorable; most noble
In Turkish: daha şerefli, en onurlu
Eşref expresses an elevated degree of honor and shares its root with Şerif and Şeref. The same word appears in the Turkish expression eşref saati, describing a favorable or auspicious moment, although time is not the name's literal meaning.
Origin of the name Eşref
Eşref derives from Arabic ašraf, a comparative and superlative form associated with honor. It can mean more honorable or most honorable, depending on context.
Double names with Eşref
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Eşref Giray
Meaning of each name
- Eşref: more honorable; most noble
- Giray: name of the Crimean dynasty; a khanly title
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Menderes Eşref
Meaning of each name
- Menderes: river bend; winding river
- Eşref: more honorable; most noble
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Eşref Şamil
Meaning of each name
- Eşref: more honorable; most noble
- Şamil: encompassing, comprehensive
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Rıfat Eşref
Meaning of each name
- Rıfat: eminence, elevated rank
- Eşref: more honorable; most noble
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Eşref Muhtar
Meaning of each name
- Eşref: more honorable; most noble
- Muhtar: chosen; selected or preferred
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Nesim Eşref
Meaning of each name
- Nesim: a gentle, pleasant and cooling breeze
- Eşref: more honorable; most noble
How to pronounce Eşref
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /eʃɾef/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | اشرف |
| Arabic | أشرف |
Is Eşref a boy’s name?
Yes, Eşref is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Eşref does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 46 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Eşref
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Eşref
- Eşref Apak · b. 1982
- Eşref Armağan · b. 1953
- Eşref Bilgiç · b. 1908
- Eşref Kolçak · b. 1927
- Eşref Edip Fergan · b. 1882
- Eşref Sencer Kuşçubaşı · b. 1873
- Eşref Bitlis · b. 1933
- Eşref Hamamcıoğlu · b. 1954
- Eşref Özmenç · b. 1930
- Eşref Akıncı · b. 1912
- Eşref Üren · b. 1897
- Eşref Akman · b. 1862
FAQ about the name Eşref
What is the meaning of Eşref?
Eşref means “more honorable; most noble”. Eşref derives from Arabic ašraf, a comparative and superlative form associated with honor. It can mean more honorable or most honorable, depending on context.
Is Eşref a boy’s name?
Yes, Eşref is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Eşref in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Eşref nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Eşref?
Eşref is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Eşref have?
Eşref has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Eşref?
Eşref does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 46 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Eşref?
Some ideas: Eşref Giray; Menderes Eşref; Eşref Şamil.
Famous people named Eşref?
Notable people named Eşref include Eşref Apak, Eşref Armağan, Eşref Bilgiç.
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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