Unisex name
Okyanus name meaning
“a vast body of sea between continents”
Okyanus means “a vast body of sea between continents” and is used for girls and boys in Türkiye. Its ultimate source is Ancient Greek Ōkeanós, transmitted through Arabic and Ottoman Turkish. Open water stretching to the horizon supplies a concrete image of the name’s breadth and depth.
What does Okyanus mean?
A vast body of sea between continents
In Turkish: kıtalar arasında uzanan engin deniz
Okyanus evokes immense waters and a horizon stretching beyond sight. In ancient Greek tradition, Okeanos was a mythological figure connected with waters surrounding the world, whereas everyday Turkish uses the word geographically. Deniz and Derya are related in meaning, though okyanus denotes a larger marine expanse.
Origin of the name Okyanus
Its ultimate source is Ancient Greek Ōkeanós. The word reached Turkish through Arabic and Ottoman Turkish, developing into the modern form okyanus.
How to pronounce Okyanus
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /okjanus/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | اقيانوس |
Is Okyanus a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Okyanus is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Okyanus does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Names with related meanings
- Ege♂Name referring to the Aegean Sea and region
- Egehan♂A name combining Ege and ruler
- Derya♀Sea
- Mercan♀Coral
- Engin♂Vast, boundless
- Cengiz♂Vast, ocean-like
- Zerya♀Sea, vast water
- Gökdeniz♂A blue, sky-coloured sea
- Denizhan♂Khan of the sea, ruler of seas
- Bahri♂Of the sea
- Bahriye♀Of the sea
- Akdeniz♀The Mediterranean
Famous people named Okyanus
- Okyanus Arıkan · b. 2004
- Okyanus Kucukguclu · b. 2008
FAQ about the name Okyanus
What is the meaning of Okyanus?
Okyanus means “a vast body of sea between continents”. Its ultimate source is Ancient Greek Ōkeanós. The word reached Turkish through Arabic and Ottoman Turkish, developing into the modern form okyanus.
Is Okyanus a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Okyanus is used for both boys and girls.
Is Okyanus in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Okyanus nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Okyanus?
Okyanus is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Okyanus have?
Okyanus has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Okyanus?
Okyanus does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Okyanus?
Notable people named Okyanus include Okyanus Arıkan, Okyanus Kucukguclu.
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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