Boy name
Itri name meaning
“fragrant; associated with perfume”
Itri means fragrant or associated with perfume. It derives from Arabic ʿiṭrī, formed from ʿiṭr, meaning fragrance, and is used for boys in Türkiye. The Turkish spelling Itrî is also found. The Ottoman composer Buhurizade Mustafa Itrî gives the name a concrete historical association with music.
What does Itri mean?
Fragrant; associated with perfume
In Turkish: güzel kokuyla ilgili; ıtırlı
Itrî is connected with perfume and pleasant scent. It has a prominent place in Turkish musical history as the pen name of the Ottoman composer Buhurizade Mustafa Itrî. That historical association explains its cultural connection with music, while its literal meaning remains related to fragrance.
Origin of the name Itri
Itrî derives from Arabic ʿiṭrī, an adjective formed from ʿiṭr, meaning perfume or pleasant scent. The Turkish form is conventionally written Itrî.
How to pronounce Itri
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɯtɾi/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | عطرى |
| Arabic | عطري |
Is Itri a boy’s name?
Yes, Itri is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Itri does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Itri
FAQ about the name Itri
What is the meaning of Itri?
Itri means “fragrant; associated with perfume”. Itrî derives from Arabic ʿiṭrī, an adjective formed from ʿiṭr, meaning perfume or pleasant scent. The Turkish form is conventionally written Itrî.
Is Itri a boy’s name?
Yes, Itri is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Itri in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Itri nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Itri?
Itri is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Itri have?
Itri has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Itri?
Itri 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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