Boy name
Lefter name meaning
“free, at liberty”
Lefter means “free” or “at liberty.” It is a shortened form of Greek Eleftherios, derived from eleutheros, meaning free. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name has a concrete historical association with footballer Lefter Küçükandonyadis and a direct linguistic connection with Eleftherios.
What does Lefter mean?
Free, at liberty
In Turkish: özgür, hür
Lefter derives from a Greek name built on the idea of freedom. Eleftherios and Lefteris are related forms. In Türkiye's sporting history, Lefter Küçükandonyadis provides a recognizable historical association; the underlying lexical meaning of freedom exists independently of that biographical connection.
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Origin of the name Lefter
Lefter is a shortened form of Greek Eleftherios. The source name derives from Greek eleutheros, meaning 'free.'
How to pronounce Lefter
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /lefteɾ/ |
Is Lefter a boy’s name?
Yes, Lefter is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Lefter does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Lefter
- Lefter Küçükandonyadis · b. 1924
FAQ about the name Lefter
What is the meaning of Lefter?
Lefter means “free, at liberty”. Lefter is a shortened form of Greek Eleftherios. The source name derives from Greek eleutheros, meaning 'free.'
Is Lefter a boy’s name?
Yes, Lefter is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Lefter in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Lefter nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Lefter?
Lefter is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Lefter have?
Lefter has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Lefter?
Lefter does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Lefter?
Notable people named Lefter include Lefter Küçükandonyadis.
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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