Unisex name
Okşar name meaning
“one who caresses or gently strokes”
Okşar means “one who caresses or gently strokes.” It has the same form as okşar, a present-tense form of the Turkish verb okşamak, “to caress.” Used for girls and boys in Türkiye, it evokes a gentle hand stroking a cat’s back or smoothing a child’s hair.
What does Okşar mean?
One who caresses or gently strokes
In Turkish: okşayan; sevgiyle elini gezdiren
Okşar is a Turkish verb form describing a gentle, affectionate touch. In expressions such as gönül okşamak, the verb can also mean pleasing or comforting someone figuratively. These associations are available when the form is interpreted as a name, but its independent use as a given name requires documentation.
Origin of the name Okşar
It is identical to okşar, the Turkish present-aorist form of okşamak, 'to caress' or 'to stroke gently'. A personal-name use could derive from this verb.
How to pronounce Okşar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /okʃaɾ/ |
Is Okşar a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Okşar is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Okşar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Oksar
Names that sound like Okşar
Names with related meanings
- Kerem♂Generosity, magnanimity, kindness
- Ebrar♀The righteous and virtuous
- Enes♂Companionship, friendliness, familiarity
- Kayra♂Favor and grace
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Ensar♂Helpers, supporters
- Berra♀Virtuous
- Kerim♂Generous
- Hayrunnisa♀The best of women
- Semih♂Generous, open-handed and tolerant
- Halime♀Gentle, patient, forbearing
- Ekrem♂Most generous
FAQ about the name Okşar
What is the meaning of Okşar?
Okşar means “one who caresses or gently strokes”. It is identical to okşar, the Turkish present-aorist form of okşamak, 'to caress' or 'to stroke gently'. A personal-name use could derive from this verb.
Is Okşar a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Okşar is used for both boys and girls.
Is Okşar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Okşar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Okşar?
Okşar is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Okşar have?
Okşar has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Okşar?
Okşar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Okşar?
Other spellings: Oksar.
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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