Boy name
Gayret name meaning
“effort, determination, zeal”
Gayret means effort, determination, and zeal. It comes from Arabic ghayra and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. The source word’s sense of strong concern and protection developed into an emphasis on effort in Turkish, illustrated by sustained work toward completing a task.
What does Gayret mean?
Effort, determination, zeal
In Turkish: çaba, azim, çalışma isteği
Gayret describes the effort and willingness directed towards accomplishing something. It appears in familiar Turkish expressions such as gayret etmek, meaning to make an effort. The name draws on this emphasis on endeavour, while historical texts may preserve emotional senses broader than the word's principal modern use.
The ending “-et” is not a shared meaningful suffix in names such as Mehmet, Fikret and İsmet. Each name’s origin and meaning belong to the name as a whole. More boy names ending in -et →
Origin of the name Gayret
Gayret comes from Arabic ghayra. The source word's sense of zealous concern developed in Turkish into effort, endeavour, and determination.
How to pronounce Gayret
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡajɾet/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | غيرت |
| Arabic | غيرة |
Is Gayret a boy’s name?
Yes, Gayret is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Gayret does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
FAQ about the name Gayret
What is the meaning of Gayret?
Gayret means “effort, determination, zeal”. Gayret comes from Arabic ghayra. The source word's sense of zealous concern developed in Turkish into effort, endeavour, and determination.
Is Gayret a boy’s name?
Yes, Gayret is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Gayret in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Gayret nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Gayret?
Gayret is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Gayret have?
Gayret has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Gayret?
Gayret 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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