Boy name
Hüsrev name meaning
“sovereign; king or monarch”
Hüsrev means “sovereign,” “king” or “monarch.” It comes from Persian Khusraw, a name also used as a royal title. In Türkiye it is given to boys. A familiar literary association is the ruler Hüsrev in the classical romance Hüsrev and Şirin, linking the name with courtly storytelling.
What does Hüsrev mean?
Sovereign; king or monarch
In Turkish: hükümdar; şah, padişah
Hüsrev is associated with rulers in Iranian history and with romances in Persian literature. The story of Hüsrev and Şirin also became part of Turkish literary tradition. Its use by Ottoman statesmen and poets gives the name connections with both royal history and classical literature.
Origin of the name Hüsrev
From Persian Khusraw (خسرو), used both as a personal name and a royal title. Its older Iranian forms are connected with the idea of good renown.
Double names with Hüsrev
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Hüsrev Tahsin
Meaning of each name
- Hüsrev: sovereign; king or monarch
- Tahsin: beautifying; appreciation and praise
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Tali Hüsrev
Meaning of each name
- Tali: Following, coming after
- Hüsrev: sovereign; king or monarch
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Hüsrev Ramiz
Meaning of each name
- Hüsrev: sovereign; king or monarch
- Ramiz: one who signals or alludes
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Arjen Hüsrev
Meaning of each name
- Arjen: From the town of Hadria
- Hüsrev: sovereign; king or monarch
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Hüsrev Sadri
Meaning of each name
- Hüsrev: sovereign; king or monarch
- Sadri: pertaining to the chest or chief position
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Sadun Hüsrev
Meaning of each name
- Sadun: fortunate, auspicious and blessed
- Hüsrev: sovereign; king or monarch
How to pronounce Hüsrev
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hysɾev/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | خسرو |
Is Hüsrev a boy’s name?
Yes, Hüsrev is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hüsrev does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 15 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Husrev
Names that sound like Hüsrev
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Hüsrev
- Hüsrev Gerede · b. 1884
- Hüsrev Keşişyan · b. 1880
- Hüsrev Tayla · b. 1925
- Hüsrev Hatemi · b. 1938
- Hüsrev Sami Kızıldoğan · b. 1884
- Hüsrev Kop · b. 1991
- Hüsrev Yürür · b. 1913
- Hüsrev Taha Sencar
FAQ about the name Hüsrev
What is the meaning of Hüsrev?
Hüsrev means “sovereign; king or monarch”. From Persian Khusraw (خسرو), used both as a personal name and a royal title. Its older Iranian forms are connected with the idea of good renown.
Is Hüsrev a boy’s name?
Yes, Hüsrev is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Hüsrev in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hüsrev nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hüsrev?
Hüsrev is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Hüsrev have?
Hüsrev has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Hüsrev?
Hüsrev does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 15 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Hüsrev?
Other spellings: Husrev.
What names go well with Hüsrev?
Some ideas: Hüsrev Tahsin; Tali Hüsrev; Hüsrev Ramiz.
Famous people named Hüsrev?
Notable people named Hüsrev include Hüsrev Gerede, Hüsrev Keşişyan, Hüsrev Tayla.
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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