Boy name
Kirkor name meaning
“watchful, alert and vigilant”
Kirkor means watchful, alert and vigilant. It is the Turkish-used form of Armenian Krikor or Grigor, ultimately from Greek Grēgorios, and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. Gregory is a related form in other languages, providing a concrete link within this historical family of names.
What does Kirkor mean?
Watchful, alert and vigilant
In Turkish: uyanık, tetikte, dikkatli
Kirkor belongs to the broad name family that includes Grigor and Gregor. Its underlying wakefulness extends from being awake to keeping attentive watch. Gregory the Illuminator is a significant historical association of this name family. The Turkish spelling reflects transmission through an Armenian form.
Origin of the name Kirkor
The Turkish form of Armenian Krikor or Grigor. Ultimately it derives from Greek Grēgorios, a name associated with wakefulness and vigilance.
Double names with Kirkor
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Kirkor Behlül
Meaning of each name
- Kirkor: watchful, alert and vigilant
- Behlül: cheerful; smiling and generous
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Natık Kirkor
Meaning of each name
- Natık: speaking; one who speaks
- Kirkor: watchful, alert and vigilant
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Kirkor Hulki
Meaning of each name
- Kirkor: watchful, alert and vigilant
- Hulki: relating to character and morals
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Vasfi Kirkor
Meaning of each name
- Vasfi: relating to qualities, description or praise
- Kirkor: watchful, alert and vigilant
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Kirkor Hurşit
Meaning of each name
- Kirkor: watchful, alert and vigilant
- Hurşit: the sun
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Polat Kirkor
Meaning of each name
- Polat: steel; a hard, durable metal
- Kirkor: watchful, alert and vigilant
How to pronounce Kirkor
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kiɾkoɾ/ |
Is Kirkor a boy’s name?
Yes, Kirkor is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kirkor does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 9 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kirkor
Famous people named Kirkor
- Kirkor Canbazyan · b. 1912
- Kirkor Çelikyan · b. 1920
- Kirkor Ayguni · b. 1886
- Kirkor Sinapyan · b. 1862
- Kirkor Ceyhan · b. 1926
- Kirkor Karacıyan · b. 1895
- Kirkor Şişvan · b. 1918
- Kirkor Tavityan · b. 1886
- Kirkor Bozdoğan
FAQ about the name Kirkor
What is the meaning of Kirkor?
Kirkor means “watchful, alert and vigilant”. The Turkish form of Armenian Krikor or Grigor. Ultimately it derives from Greek Grēgorios, a name associated with wakefulness and vigilance.
Is Kirkor a boy’s name?
Yes, Kirkor is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kirkor in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kirkor nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kirkor?
Kirkor is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Kirkor have?
Kirkor has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kirkor?
Kirkor does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 9 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Kirkor?
Some ideas: Kirkor Behlül; Natık Kirkor; Kirkor Hulki.
Famous people named Kirkor?
Notable people named Kirkor include Kirkor Canbazyan, Kirkor Çelikyan, Kirkor Ayguni.
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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