Boy name
Narek name meaning
“name associated with the place Narek”
Narek is a name associated with the historic place called Narek. It comes from Armenian Narek, written Նարեկ, and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. The settlement and monastery near Lake Van provide its geographical connection, while the medieval poet Gregory of Narek supplies a literary association.
What does Narek mean?
Name associated with the place Narek
In Turkish: Narek yer adıyla bağlantılı ad
Narek connects to a historical place rather than directly expressing a descriptive quality or a natural feature. The medieval poet and religious writer Gregory of Narek is its principal literary association. Nareg is another transcription of the same Armenian name, reflecting a different pronunciation tradition.
Origin of the name Narek
Armenian Narek (Նարեկ) is a masculine name associated with the historic settlement and monastery of Narek near Lake Van. The deeper lexical origin of the place name is uncertain.
How to pronounce Narek
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /naɾek/ |
Is Narek a boy’s name?
Yes, Narek is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Narek 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.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Narek
Famous people named Narek
- Narek Doğan
FAQ about the name Narek
What is the meaning of Narek?
Narek means “name associated with the place Narek”. Armenian Narek (Նարեկ) is a masculine name associated with the historic settlement and monastery of Narek near Lake Van. The deeper lexical origin of the place name is uncertain.
Is Narek a boy’s name?
Yes, Narek is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Narek in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Narek nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
How many syllables does Narek have?
Narek has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Narek?
Narek 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 Narek?
Notable people named Narek include Narek Doğan.
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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