Unisex name
İksir name meaning
“a mixture believed to have extraordinary powers”
İksir means a mixture believed to have extraordinary powers. Used for girls and boys in Türkiye, it entered Turkish through Arabic al-iksīr; its etymological background also includes Greek xērion, meaning dry medicinal powder. The elixir of life in tales gives the name a concrete literary association.
What does İksir mean?
A mixture believed to have extraordinary powers
In Turkish: olağanüstü etki atfedilen karışım
İksir evokes the alchemical substance imagined to transform metals into gold or prolong life. Turkish also uses the word figuratively for a powerful remedy or revitalizing influence. As a name, it carries a storylike image of transformation; the extraordinary properties in those narratives are part of the imagery.
Origin of the name İksir
It reached Turkish through Arabic al-iksīr (الإكسير). Its earlier source is generally traced to Greek xērion, a dry medicinal powder.
How to pronounce İksir
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /iksiɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | اكسير |
| Arabic | إكسير |
Is İksir a boy’s or a girl’s name?
İksir is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
İksir does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name İksir
What is the meaning of İksir?
İksir means “a mixture believed to have extraordinary powers”. It reached Turkish through Arabic al-iksīr (الإكسير). Its earlier source is generally traced to Greek xērion, a dry medicinal powder.
Is İksir a boy’s or a girl’s name?
İksir is used for both boys and girls.
Is İksir in the Quran?
No. Neither the name İksir nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name İksir?
İksir is of Arabic and Greek origin.
How many syllables does İksir have?
İksir has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name İksir?
İksir 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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