Boy name
Ok name meaning
“an arrow shot from a bow”
Ok means “an arrow shot from a bow.” It comes directly from the Turkish word ok, which also occurs in Old Turkic in the same form. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it evokes traditional archery and supplies an element in names such as Okatan and Oktuğ.
What does Ok mean?
An arrow shot from a bow
In Turkish: yayla atılan sivri uçlu çubuk
Ok is a short given name taken directly from the word for an arrow. In Turkish historical and epic narratives it appears alongside the bow, while Üçok and Bozok recall its association with tribal organization. Its everyday use for a directional sign adds a further image of movement and direction.
Origin of the name Ok
From Turkish ok, arrow, also attested in Old Turkic. In certain historical contexts the word could additionally denote a tribal division.
How to pronounce Ok
| Syllables | 1 · 2 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ok/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | اوق |
Is Ok a boy’s name?
Yes, Ok is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Ok does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Ök
Names that sound like Ok
FAQ about the name Ok
What is the meaning of Ok?
Ok means “an arrow shot from a bow”. From Turkish ok, arrow, also attested in Old Turkic. In certain historical contexts the word could additionally denote a tribal division.
Is Ok a boy’s name?
Yes, Ok is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Ok in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ok nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ok?
Ok is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Ok have?
Ok has 1 syllable and 2 letters.
How popular is the name Ok?
Ok does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Ok?
Other spellings: Ök.
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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