Unisex name
Oktaş name meaning
“Arrow and stone”
Oktaş means “arrow and stone.” It is formed from the Turkish words ok, “arrow,” and taş, “stone,” and is used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. Its imagery brings together two tangible objects: the slender arrow sent from a bow and the solid stone found on the ground.
What does Oktaş mean?
Arrow and stone
In Turkish: Ok ve taş
Oktaş brings together the concrete images of an arrow and a stone in a Turkish compound name. The arrow evokes traditional archery, while stone suggests the natural world and solidity. Its straightforward interpretation rests on these two elements, without requiring a particular historical hero or religious narrative.
Origin of the name Oktaş
This compound name can be analyzed through Turkish ok, ‘arrow,’ and taş, ‘stone.’ Its components are recognizable, although more specific interpretations involving heroism or endurance go beyond their literal meanings.
How to pronounce Oktaş
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /oktaʃ/ |
Is Oktaş a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Oktaş is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Oktaş does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Oktas
Names that sound like Oktaş
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FAQ about the name Oktaş
What is the meaning of Oktaş?
Oktaş means “Arrow and stone”. This compound name can be analyzed through Turkish ok, ‘arrow,’ and taş, ‘stone.’ Its components are recognizable, although more specific interpretations involving heroism or endurance go beyond their literal meanings.
Is Oktaş a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Oktaş is used for both boys and girls.
Is Oktaş in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Oktaş nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Oktaş?
Oktaş is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Oktaş have?
Oktaş has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Oktaş?
Oktaş does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Oktaş?
Other spellings: Oktas.
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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