Boy name
Gence name meaning
“the name of Ganja in Azerbaijan”
Gence means “the name of Ganja in Azerbaijan” and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. It adopts the city’s Turkish name, whose etymology is linked to Persian ganj, meaning “treasure.” The poet Nizami’s historical connection with Ganja gives the name a concrete literary association.
What does Gence mean?
The name of Ganja in Azerbaijan
In Turkish: Azerbaycan'daki Gence şehrinin adı
As a personal name, Gence can be understood as linking a name to a city and its cultural memory. Ganja is also associated with the classical poet Nizami Ganjavi. The interpretation involving treasure concerns the history of the place name, so it is best treated as an indirect rather than certain personal-name meaning.
Origin of the name Gence
Gence is the Turkish name of the Azerbaijani city Ganja, probably adopted as a personal name. The place name is generally connected with Persian ganj, meaning treasure.
How to pronounce Gence
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡend͡ʒe/ |
Is Gence a boy’s name?
Yes, Gence is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Gence does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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FAQ about the name Gence
What is the meaning of Gence?
Gence means “the name of Ganja in Azerbaijan”. Gence is the Turkish name of the Azerbaijani city Ganja, probably adopted as a personal name. The place name is generally connected with Persian ganj, meaning treasure.
Is Gence a boy’s name?
Yes, Gence is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Gence in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Gence nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Gence?
Gence is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Gence have?
Gence has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Gence?
Gence does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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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