Boy name
Onursal name meaning
“honorary; relating to honor”
Onursal means honorary or relating to honor. It is formed from onur, connected with French honneur, and the Turkish suffix sal, and is used for boys in Türkiye. Expressions such as honorary chair and honorary membership illustrate the adjective's meaning and provide concrete associations for the name.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #1,259
What does Onursal mean?
Honorary; relating to honor
In Turkish: onur için verilen; onurla ilgili
Onursal is a Turkish adjective used for positions or memberships conferred as a mark of respect. As a given name, it evokes honor, esteem, and recognition. It shares its base with Onur, while its established everyday meaning concerns honorary distinction and the act of honoring someone.
Origin of the name Onursal
Formed by adding the Turkish suffix -sal to onur, a borrowing from French honneur, “honor.” In current Turkish it especially describes honorary titles.
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Turkish |
|---|---|
| Is Onursal in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | O · On |
Double names with Onursal
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Onursal Uğurcan
Meaning of each name
- Onursal: honorary; relating to honor
- Uğurcan: a fortunate soul; an auspicious life
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Dorukhan Onursal
Meaning of each name
- Dorukhan: a compound evoking a summit and rulership
- Onursal: honorary; relating to honor
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Onursal Tümay
Meaning of each name
- Onursal: honorary; relating to honor
- Tümay: full moon, the moon seen whole
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Türkay Onursal
Meaning of each name
- Türkay: a compound of Türk and moon
- Onursal: honorary; relating to honor
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Onursal Utku
Meaning of each name
- Onursal: honorary; relating to honor
- Utku: victory, triumph and successful achievement
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Güngör Onursal
Meaning of each name
- Güngör: may you see good days; live well
- Onursal: honorary; relating to honor
How to pronounce Onursal
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /onuɾsal/ |
Is Onursal a boy’s name?
Yes, Onursal is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 75% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Onursal does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Onursal
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Onursal
- Onursal Uraz · b. 1944
- Onursal Adıgüzel · b. 1985
- Onursal Yakaboylu
FAQ about the name Onursal
What is the meaning of Onursal?
Onursal means “honorary; relating to honor”. Formed by adding the Turkish suffix -sal to onur, a borrowing from French honneur, “honor.” In current Turkish it especially describes honorary titles.
Is Onursal a boy’s name?
Yes, Onursal is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 75% of bearers are male.
Is Onursal in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Onursal nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Onursal?
Onursal is of European languages and Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Onursal have?
Onursal has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Onursal?
Onursal does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Onursal?
Some ideas: Onursal Uğurcan; Dorukhan Onursal; Onursal Tümay.
Famous people named Onursal?
Notable people named Onursal include Onursal Uraz, Onursal Adıgüzel, Onursal Yakaboylu.
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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