Boy name
Koral name meaning
“Religious melody sung in unison”
Koral means “a religious melody sung in unison.” It draws on the Turkish musical term koral, whose European counterparts connect with Latin choralis, “relating to a choir,” and chorus, “choir.” Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it evokes singers performing a shared melody together.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #1,758
What does Koral mean?
Religious melody sung in unison
In Turkish: Birlikte söylenen dinsel melodi
Koral is associated lexically with collective singing and music. Chorale melodies bring an image of joined voices and musical harmony. The term has historical connections with sacred music, but it can also describe instrumental works developed from such melodies; in Turkish it is used as a surname as well.
Origin of the name Koral
Turkish koral is a musical term corresponding to European choral/Choral forms. This word family is connected with Latin choralis, ‘of a choir’, and chorus, ‘choir’; dividing the given name into Turkish kor and al is a separate interpretation.
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Latin |
|---|---|
| Is Koral in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | K · Ko |
How to pronounce Koral
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /koɾal/ |
Is Koral a boy’s name?
Yes, Koral is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Koral does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Koral
- Koray♂A moon glowing red like an ember
- Korel♂A hand glowing like an ember
- Koralp♂A hero fiery as an ember
- Karan♂Ear
- Kemal♂Maturity, excellence, completeness
- Kartal♂A large, powerful bird of prey
- Karel♂Free man
- Korhan♂A compound of ember and ruler
- Kara♂Black
- Koçak♂Bold, valiant and heroic
- Korcan♂An ember-like, fiery spirit
- Kıraç♂Dry, poorly watered, unproductive land
Names with related meanings
- Ozan♂Folk poet
- Emrah♂Hero of the Emrah and Selvihan story
- Aşık♂A lover
- Hozan♂Bard, folk poet
- Naşit♂One who recites verse or sings
- Renan♂♀Singing, joyful vocal expression
- Alhan♂Tunes
- Sonat♂♀İnstrumental composition in several movements
- Mizrap♂A pick for playing stringed instruments
- Neyzen♂A performer on the ney
- Rennan♂Singing or calling out joyfully
- Rinat♂♀Joyful song
Famous people named Koral
- Koral Berkin Kutlu · b. 2005
- Koral Sarıtaş · b. 1952
FAQ about the name Koral
What is the meaning of Koral?
Koral means “Religious melody sung in unison”. Turkish koral is a musical term corresponding to European choral/Choral forms. This word family is connected with Latin choralis, ‘of a choir’, and chorus, ‘choir’; dividing the given name into Turkish kor and al is a separate interpretation.
Is Koral a boy’s name?
Yes, Koral is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Koral in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Koral nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Koral?
Koral is of European languages and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Koral have?
Koral has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Koral?
Koral does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Koral?
Notable people named Koral include Koral Berkin Kutlu, Koral Sarıtaş.
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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