Boy name
Kafkas name meaning
“the Caucasus; associated with the Caucasus”
Kafkas means “the Caucasus” or “associated with the Caucasus.” It comes from the geographical name, historically connected with Greek Kaúkasos, and is used for boys in Türkiye. Its concrete imagery is the Caucasus mountain range stretching between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.
What does Kafkas mean?
The Caucasus; associated with the Caucasus
In Turkish: Kafkasya ile ilgili; Kafkasya adı
Kafkas is a masculine name drawn from a geographical region. The mountains and historical geography of the Caucasus provide its main associations. Using it as a personal name gives no information about a bearer’s ancestry or residence. The deeper origin of the geographical term, before its Greek attestation, remains uncertain.
Origin of the name Kafkas
A personal-name use of the geographical name for the Caucasus. The place name has a historical connection with Greek Kaúkasos, although its route into Turkish may involve several languages.
How to pronounce Kafkas
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kafkas/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | قافقاس |
Is Kafkas a boy’s name?
Yes, Kafkas is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kafkas does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kafkas
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FAQ about the name Kafkas
What is the meaning of Kafkas?
Kafkas means “the Caucasus; associated with the Caucasus”. A personal-name use of the geographical name for the Caucasus. The place name has a historical connection with Greek Kaúkasos, although its route into Turkish may involve several languages.
Is Kafkas a boy’s name?
Yes, Kafkas is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kafkas in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kafkas nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kafkas?
Kafkas is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Kafkas have?
Kafkas has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kafkas?
Kafkas 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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