Unisex name
Güftar name meaning
“speech; utterance, expression”
Güftar means “speech,” “utterance,” or “expression.” It comes from Persian goftār and is connected with goftan, the verb meaning to say or speak. In Türkiye, it is used for both girls and boys. Its meaning evokes poetry read aloud and links it linguistically with the name Güfte.
What does Güftar mean?
Speech; utterance, expression
In Turkish: söz; söyleyiş, konuşma
Güftar belongs to the vocabulary of Ottoman literary expression, referring to speech and the act or manner of speaking. It can emphasize either what is said or its expression. The related Turkish word güfte specifically denotes song lyrics, placing Güftar within a broader association with language and verbal art.
Origin of the name Güftar
It comes from Persian goftār, meaning speech, utterance, or expression. The word is related to goftan, the Persian verb meaning to say.
How to pronounce Güftar
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡyftaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | گفتار |
Is Güftar a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Güftar is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Güftar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Güftar
- Gaffar♂Abundantly and repeatedly forgiving
- Gülnar♀Pomegranate blossom
- Gültan♀A rose-coloured dawn
- Gülter♀A fresh rose
- Gülzar♀Rose garden
- Güntaç♂Sun crown
- Günyar♂Day and beloved
- Güfte♀Song lyrics
- Gültab♀Rose and radiance or luster
- Gültaç♀A crown of roses
- Gültaş♂♀Rose and stone
- Günsar♂♀Envelop everything like the sun
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FAQ about the name Güftar
What is the meaning of Güftar?
Güftar means “speech; utterance, expression”. It comes from Persian goftār, meaning speech, utterance, or expression. The word is related to goftan, the Persian verb meaning to say.
Is Güftar a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Güftar is used for both boys and girls.
Is Güftar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Güftar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Güftar?
Güftar is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Güftar have?
Güftar has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Güftar?
Güftar 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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