Boy name
Onok name meaning
“ten arrows”
Onok means “ten arrows,” combining the Turkish words on and ok. In Türkiye, it is used as a masculine given name. Its concrete historical association is On Ok, the name of a tribal organization connected with the Western Göktürks, linking arrow imagery with a historical political grouping.
What does Onok mean?
Ten arrows
In Turkish: on ok
On this interpretation, the name joins the image of an arrow with a historical collective name. The arrows in On Ok are also understood as political symbols representing tribes. The modern given name may draw on that historical designation, although the supplied record alone cannot confirm the connection.
Origin of the name Onok
Probably a compound of Turkish on, ‘ten’, and ok, ‘arrow’. Historically, On Ok designated a ten-tribe political organization associated with the Western Turks.
How to pronounce Onok
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /onok/ |
Is Onok a boy’s name?
Yes, Onok is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Onok 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
Names that sound like Onok
- Onur♂Honour, self-respect, dignity
- Onat♂Proper, careful, fitting and well-ordered
- Onay♂♀Approval, acceptance and consent
- Onnik♂God has shown favor
- Onar♂An injunction to repair or improve
- Ocak♂Hearth
- Oğor♂
- Onno♂God has shown grace
- Orol♂
- Ok♂An arrow shot from a bow
- Onan♂Recovering, thriving, attaining well-being
- Orak♂Sickle
Famous people named Onok
- Onok Bozkurt
FAQ about the name Onok
What is the meaning of Onok?
Onok means “ten arrows”. Probably a compound of Turkish on, ‘ten’, and ok, ‘arrow’. Historically, On Ok designated a ten-tribe political organization associated with the Western Turks.
Is Onok a boy’s name?
Yes, Onok is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Onok in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Onok nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Onok?
Onok is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Onok have?
Onok has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Onok?
Onok 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.
Famous people named Onok?
Notable people named Onok include Onok Bozkurt.
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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