Boy name
Oksal name meaning
“Shoot an arrow; release the arrow”
Oksal means “shoot an arrow” or “release the arrow.” It combines Turkish ok, “arrow,” with sal, the command form of salmak, “to release.” Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it evokes the moment an archer lets an arrow fly from a drawn bow.
What does Oksal mean?
Shoot an arrow; release the arrow
In Turkish: Ok at, oku sal
Oksal evokes the moment an arrow is released from a bow, preserving the compact force of the command “release the arrow.” This masculine Turkish name joins ok with sal, sharing the archery imagery of other ok names while giving particular emphasis to the action itself.
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Origin of the name Oksal
The name combines Turkish ok, meaning “arrow”, with sal, the imperative of salmak, meaning “release” or “let go”. The command to release an arrow is joined into a single personal name.
How to pronounce Oksal
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /oksal/ |
Is Oksal a boy’s name?
Yes, Oksal is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Oksal 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
Spellings covered by this page: Öksal
Names that sound like Oksal
Famous people named Oksal
- Oksal Pekmezoğlu · b. 1938
FAQ about the name Oksal
What is the meaning of Oksal?
Oksal means “Shoot an arrow; release the arrow”. The name combines Turkish ok, meaning “arrow”, with sal, the imperative of salmak, meaning “release” or “let go”. The command to release an arrow is joined into a single personal name.
Is Oksal a boy’s name?
Yes, Oksal is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Oksal in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Oksal nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Oksal?
Oksal is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Oksal have?
Oksal has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Oksal?
Oksal 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.
What are other spellings of Oksal?
Other spellings: Öksal.
Famous people named Oksal?
Notable people named Oksal include Oksal Pekmezoğlu.
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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