Boy name
Kıraç name meaning
“dry, poorly watered, unproductive land”
Kıraç means “dry, poorly watered, unproductive land.” It comes from the adjective kıraç used in Turkish to describe such terrain. Used for boys in Türkiye, it evokes an expanse of dry ground with little water, retaining the landscape meaning found in the phrase kıraç toprak.
What does Kıraç mean?
Dry, poorly watered, unproductive land
In Turkish: suyu az, kurak ve verimsiz toprak
Kıraç is a landscape word describing soil with little water or agricultural productivity. Its meaning should not be replaced by a flattering interpretation such as fertile or strong; the given name retains the underlying sense of the adjective used for fields and dry terrain.
Origin of the name Kıraç
Taken from the Turkish adjective kıraç, describing dry and unproductive land. Its deeper origin is uncertain, although a connection with kır, open country, has been proposed.
Double names with Kıraç
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Kıraç Metehan
Meaning of each name
- Kıraç: dry, poorly watered, unproductive land
- Metehan: Mete Khan; Mete the ruler
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Egemen Kıraç
Meaning of each name
- Egemen: sovereign, independent in exercising authority
- Kıraç: dry, poorly watered, unproductive land
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Kıraç Tutku
Meaning of each name
- Kıraç: dry, poorly watered, unproductive land
- Tutku: intense desire and deep attachment
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Alptuğ Kıraç
Meaning of each name
- Alptuğ: a name combining valour and a standard
- Kıraç: dry, poorly watered, unproductive land
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Kıraç Ünsal
Meaning of each name
- Kıraç: dry, poorly watered, unproductive land
- Ünsal: make your name known; spread your fame
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Mutlu Kıraç
Meaning of each name
- Mutlu: happy; experiencing joy and contentment
- Kıraç: dry, poorly watered, unproductive land
How to pronounce Kıraç
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kɯɾat͡ʃ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | قیراچ |
Is Kıraç a boy’s name?
Yes, Kıraç is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kıraç 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: Kirac
Names that sound like Kıraç
Names with related meanings
- Toprak♂The earth that nourishes plants
- Arden♂High place, elevated land
- Kaya♂♀A large, solid mass of rock
- Mervan♂A name associated with hard stone or flint
- Zınar♂Rock
- Ekim♂♀October
- Bektaş♂Firm stone, enduring stone
- Zübeyir♂A small, solid stone
- Bedros♂Rock, solid stone
- Oytun♂Low-lying ground
- Yorgo♂One who works the land
- Aktaş♂White stone
Famous people named Kıraç
- Kıraç · b. 1972
- Kıraç Baş
- Kıraç Türker · b. 1944
FAQ about the name Kıraç
What is the meaning of Kıraç?
Kıraç means “dry, poorly watered, unproductive land”. Taken from the Turkish adjective kıraç, describing dry and unproductive land. Its deeper origin is uncertain, although a connection with kır, open country, has been proposed.
Is Kıraç a boy’s name?
Yes, Kıraç is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kıraç in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kıraç nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kıraç?
Kıraç is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Kıraç have?
Kıraç has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kıraç?
Kıraç 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 Kıraç?
Other spellings: Kirac.
What names go well with Kıraç?
Some ideas: Kıraç Metehan; Egemen Kıraç; Kıraç Tutku.
Famous people named Kıraç?
Notable people named Kıraç include Kıraç, Kıraç Baş, Kıraç Türker.
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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