Unisex name
Örnek name meaning
“model, sample; an example to follow”
Örnek means “model, sample” or “an example to follow.” It comes from the Turkish word örnek, also used in Ottoman Turkish, and serves as a given name for both girls and boys in Türkiye. A fabric sample or a model of an object illustrates its everyday meaning.
What does Örnek mean?
Model, sample; an example to follow
In Turkish: benzerine ölçü olan; model, numune
Örnek can denote a sample representing a larger whole or a model considered worthy of imitation. As a given name, it particularly evokes the latter sense. Turkish expressions meaning to set an example or hold something up as an example reflect this favorable nuance.
Origin of the name Örnek
The name comes from the Turkish word örnek, meaning a sample, model or example. The word also existed in Ottoman Turkish, but its deeper origin is not stated here as certain.
How to pronounce Örnek
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /œɾnek/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | اورنك |
Is Örnek a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Örnek is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Örnek 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 Örnek
Names with related meanings
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- Emine♀Trustworthy woman
- Ebrar♀The righteous and virtuous
- Hasan♂Beautiful
- Ahsen♀More beautiful
- Erdem♂Virtue
- Onur♂Honour, self-respect, dignity
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Asil♂Noble, well-rooted
- Kemal♂Maturity, excellence, completeness
- Berra♀Virtuous
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
FAQ about the name Örnek
What is the meaning of Örnek?
Örnek means “model, sample; an example to follow”. The name comes from the Turkish word örnek, meaning a sample, model or example. The word also existed in Ottoman Turkish, but its deeper origin is not stated here as certain.
Is Örnek a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Örnek is used for both boys and girls.
Is Örnek in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Örnek nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Örnek?
Örnek is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Örnek have?
Örnek has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Örnek?
Örnek 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.
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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