Unisex name
Karagöz name meaning
“black-eyed, dark-eyed”
Karagöz means “black-eyed” or “dark-eyed.” It combines the Turkish words kara, meaning black or dark, and göz, meaning eye. Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, it has a direct cultural association with Karagöz, the central character of the traditional Turkish shadow theater.
What does Karagöz mean?
Black-eyed, dark-eyed
In Turkish: kara gözlü, koyu renk gözlü
Karagöz is best known as one of the central figures of traditional shadow theatre, paired with Hacivat. Beyond that theatrical association, its structure describes dark eyes; because it also occurs as a surname and place name, individual records require care when identifying genuine given-name use.
Origin of the name Karagöz
Combines Turkish kara, black or dark, and göz, eye. As a personal name or nickname, it originates in a description of eye colour.
Double names with Karagöz
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Karagöz Çimen
Meaning of each name
- Karagöz: black-eyed, dark-eyed
- Çimen: green grass cover, a grassy area
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Işılay Karagöz
Meaning of each name
- Işılay: shining moon, radiant moon
- Karagöz: black-eyed, dark-eyed
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Karagöz Ecemsu
Meaning of each name
- Karagöz: black-eyed, dark-eyed
- Ecemsu: a compound of 'my queen' and 'water'
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Aslı Karagöz
Meaning of each name
- Aslı: the original; its essence or true form
- Karagöz: black-eyed, dark-eyed
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Karagöz Sezen
Meaning of each name
- Karagöz: black-eyed, dark-eyed
- Sezen: one who senses or perceives the unstated
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Cansaran Karagöz
Meaning of each name
- Cansaran: embracing the soul; enveloping the heart
- Karagöz: black-eyed, dark-eyed
How to pronounce Karagöz
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kaɾaɡœz/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | قره گوز |
Is Karagöz a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Karagöz is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Karagöz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Karagoz
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FAQ about the name Karagöz
What is the meaning of Karagöz?
Karagöz means “black-eyed, dark-eyed”. Combines Turkish kara, black or dark, and göz, eye. As a personal name or nickname, it originates in a description of eye colour.
Is Karagöz a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Karagöz is used for both boys and girls.
Is Karagöz in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Karagöz nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Karagöz?
Karagöz is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Karagöz have?
Karagöz has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Karagöz?
Karagöz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Karagöz?
Other spellings: Karagoz.
What names go well with Karagöz?
Some ideas: Karagöz Çimen; Işılay Karagöz; Karagöz Ecemsu.
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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