Unisex name
Övünç name meaning
“pride and a sense of gratification”
Övünç means “pride and a sense of gratification.” This Turkish name derives from övünmek, “to take pride,” with the suffix -ç, and is used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. It evokes the satisfaction of completing meaningful work and shares an association with the name Kıvanç.
What does Övünç mean?
Pride and a sense of gratification
In Turkish: gurur ve kıvanç veren duygu
Övünç evokes the pride felt in an achievement or something valued. The Turkish expression övünç kaynağı means a source of pride and illustrates its affirmative sense. It is close in meaning to Kıvanç and Onur, while the underlying verb can also carry less positive nuances in other contexts.
Origin of the name Övünç
It is formed from Turkish övünmek, to take pride, with the suffix -ç. The resulting noun can denote pride or something that gives rise to it.
Double names with Övünç
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Övünç Günhan
Meaning of each name
- Övünç: pride and a sense of gratification
- Günhan: sun khan, ruler associated with the sun
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Erden Övünç
Meaning of each name
- Erden: untouched, pure and unspoiled
- Övünç: pride and a sense of gratification
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Övünç Kutay
Meaning of each name
- Övünç: pride and a sense of gratification
- Kutay: a blessed or auspicious moon
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Metehan Övünç
Meaning of each name
- Metehan: Mete Khan; Mete the ruler
- Övünç: pride and a sense of gratification
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Övünç Armağan
Meaning of each name
- Övünç: pride and a sense of gratification
- Armağan: a gift; something offered in appreciation or remembrance
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Serkan Övünç
Meaning of each name
- Serkan: Chief, leader; a noble person
- Övünç: pride and a sense of gratification
How to pronounce Övünç
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /œvynt͡ʃ/ |
Is Övünç a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Övünç is used for both boys and girls. In our data, 80% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Övünç does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Övünç
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Övünç
- Övünç Bardakçıoğlu
- Övünç Güvenışık · b. 1981
- Övünç Öztürk
- Övünç Yılmaz
FAQ about the name Övünç
What is the meaning of Övünç?
Övünç means “pride and a sense of gratification”. It is formed from Turkish övünmek, to take pride, with the suffix -ç. The resulting noun can denote pride or something that gives rise to it.
Is Övünç a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Övünç is used for both boys and girls. In our data, 80% of bearers are male.
Is Övünç in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Övünç nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Övünç?
Övünç is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Övünç have?
Övünç has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Övünç?
Övünç does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Övünç?
Some ideas: Övünç Günhan; Erden Övünç; Övünç Kutay.
Famous people named Övünç?
Notable people named Övünç include Övünç Bardakçıoğlu, Övünç Güvenışık, Övünç Öztürk.
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.
Entry ID: nm02093 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake