Boy name
İrsen name meaning
“by inheritance; through heredity”
İrsen means “by inheritance” or “through heredity.” It comes from Arabic irṯan, an adverbial form of irṯ, meaning inheritance, and entered Ottoman Turkish as irsen. It is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. A family heirloom provides a concrete illustration of its meaning.
What does İrsen mean?
By inheritance; through heredity
In Turkish: miras yoluyla; kalıtımla
İrsen turns an older Turkish adverb of inheritance into a personal name. The word describes a right or characteristic passing from an earlier generation, so its imagery concerns continuity and transmission. Its meaning does not identify any particular family, community or ancestral origin.
Origin of the name İrsen
It derives from irṯan, an adverbial form of Arabic irṯ, inheritance. Ottoman Turkish adapted it as irsen; it is not a Turkish compound of ir and sen.
How to pronounce İrsen
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /iɾsen/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ارثا |
| Arabic | إرثا |
Is İrsen a boy’s name?
Yes, İrsen is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
İrsen 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 İrsen
What is the meaning of İrsen?
İrsen means “by inheritance; through heredity”. It derives from irṯan, an adverbial form of Arabic irṯ, inheritance. Ottoman Turkish adapted it as irsen; it is not a Turkish compound of ir and sen.
Is İrsen a boy’s name?
Yes, İrsen is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is İrsen in the Quran?
No. Neither the name İrsen nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name İrsen?
İrsen is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does İrsen have?
İrsen has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name İrsen?
İrsen 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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