Boy name
Korkmaz name meaning
“unafraid; undaunted”
Korkmaz means unafraid or undaunted. It comes from the negative habitual form of the Turkish verb korkmak, meaning to fear. In Türkiye, it is a masculine given name. Its structure parallels the name Yılmaz, providing a concrete example of how a negative verb form becomes a given name in Turkish.
What does Korkmaz mean?
Unafraid; undaunted
In Turkish: korku duymayan; yılmayan
Korkmaz illustrates the use of a Turkish verb form as a personal name. It expresses fearlessness and the idea of not retreating before difficulty, with a structure comparable to Yılmaz and Durmaz. Its use as a surname exists alongside its use as a masculine given name.
Origin of the name Korkmaz
It is the negative aorist form of Turkish korkmak, ‘to fear’. As a name, it expresses the idea of being unafraid or undaunted.
Double names with Korkmaz
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Korkmaz Gürkan
Meaning of each name
- Korkmaz: unafraid; undaunted
- Gürkan: vigorous blood; an image of vitality
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Erbil Korkmaz
Meaning of each name
- Erbil: Recognize as brave; regard as a warrior
- Korkmaz: unafraid; undaunted
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Korkmaz Gökberk
Meaning of each name
- Korkmaz: unafraid; undaunted
- Gökberk: a name combining sky and strength
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Yalın Korkmaz
Meaning of each name
- Yalın: plain, unadorned; unmixed
- Korkmaz: unafraid; undaunted
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Korkmaz Tunay
Meaning of each name
- Korkmaz: unafraid; undaunted
- Tunay: night and moon; a nocturnal moon
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Özel Korkmaz
Meaning of each name
- Özel: distinctive, particular, possessing a special quality
- Korkmaz: unafraid; undaunted
How to pronounce Korkmaz
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /koɾkmaz/ |
Is Korkmaz a boy’s name?
Yes, Korkmaz is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 40% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Korkmaz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 11 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Korkmaz
- Korkmaz Arslan · b. 1983
- Korkmaz Yiğit · b. 1943
- Korkmaz Alemdar · b. 1948
- Korkmaz Haktanır · b. 1943
FAQ about the name Korkmaz
What is the meaning of Korkmaz?
Korkmaz means “unafraid; undaunted”. It is the negative aorist form of Turkish korkmak, ‘to fear’. As a name, it expresses the idea of being unafraid or undaunted.
Is Korkmaz a boy’s name?
Yes, Korkmaz is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 40% of bearers are male.
Is Korkmaz in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Korkmaz nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Korkmaz?
Korkmaz is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Korkmaz have?
Korkmaz has 2 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Korkmaz?
Korkmaz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 11 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Korkmaz?
Some ideas: Korkmaz Gürkan; Erbil Korkmaz; Korkmaz Gökberk.
Famous people named Korkmaz?
Notable people named Korkmaz include Korkmaz Arslan, Korkmaz Yiğit, Korkmaz Alemdar.
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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