Unisex name
Okyalaz name meaning
“a combination of arrow and flame”
Okyalaz combines the meanings “arrow” and “flame.” It is formed from Turkish ok, “arrow,” and yalaz, “flame,” and is used for girls and boys in Türkiye. Its imagery brings together the narrow, forward line of an arrow and the bright, rising movement of a flame.
What does Okyalaz mean?
A combination of arrow and flame
In Turkish: ok ve alev sözcüklerinin birleşimi
Okyalaz brings together the imagery of archery and fire. Yalaz is a Turkish word for flame, particularly suited to literary expression, and can also occur independently as a name. Translating the compound directly as “flaming arrow” would impose a relationship that its elements do not explicitly state.
Origin of the name Okyalaz
It is probably formed from Turkish ok, “arrow,” and yalaz, “flame.” Although the components are recognisable, an established interpretation of the whole name is uncertain.
How to pronounce Okyalaz
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /okjalaz/ |
Is Okyalaz a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Okyalaz is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Okyalaz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Names with related meanings
- Cemre♀Ember
- Koray♂A moon glowing red like an ember
- Alaz♂Flame, a rising tongue of fire
- Ateş♂Flame, heat and light produced by burning
- Volkan♂Volcano
- Azer♂Fire, flame
- Arjin♀Fire of life
- Şule♀Flame
- Alev♀The luminous, rising tongue of fire
- Suzan♀Burning, ardent
- Korhan♂A compound of ember and ruler
- Kıvılcım♂♀A tiny flying particle of fire
FAQ about the name Okyalaz
What is the meaning of Okyalaz?
Okyalaz means “a combination of arrow and flame”. It is probably formed from Turkish ok, “arrow,” and yalaz, “flame.” Although the components are recognisable, an established interpretation of the whole name is uncertain.
Is Okyalaz a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Okyalaz is used for both boys and girls.
Is Okyalaz in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Okyalaz nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Okyalaz?
Okyalaz is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Okyalaz have?
Okyalaz has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Okyalaz?
Okyalaz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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