Boy name
Özgür name meaning
“free; independent of constraint or coercion”
Özgür means free or independent of constraint and coercion. It comes from the modern Turkish adjective özgür, associated with the language reform period. Used for boys and also girls in Türkiye, it evokes a bird flying across an open sky, a familiar visual expression of freedom.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Turkish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Özgür mean?
Free; independent of constraint or coercion
In Turkish: serbest; baskı ve kısıtlamadan bağımsız
Özgür directly expresses freedom from constraint and the ability to act independently. In Turkish, the adjective is used in discussions of thought, will and everyday life. It belongs to the same word family as özgürlük and is close in meaning to Hür and Hürriyet.
How popular is Özgür?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 25provinces
Where is Özgür in the top 30?
25 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Özgür popular?
Özgür directly expresses freedom and independence. Its compact, two-syllable form may appeal to parents who want a name with a clear and positive meaning.
Origin of the name Özgür
The name comes from the modern Turkish adjective özgür, “free.” The word was introduced during language reform and has been connected with older Turkic verbs of release or rescue, although its precise formation is debated.
Double names with Özgür
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Özgür Berk
Meaning of each name
- Özgür: free; independent of constraint or coercion
- Berk: firm, durable and strong
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Yiğitcan Özgür
Meaning of each name
- Yiğitcan: a brave, courageous soul
- Özgür: free; independent of constraint or coercion
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Özgür Ardıç
Meaning of each name
- Özgür: free; independent of constraint or coercion
- Ardıç: juniper, an evergreen tree or shrub
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Yenal Özgür
Meaning of each name
- Yenal: Overcome and take; win victory
- Özgür: free; independent of constraint or coercion
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Özgür Ay
Meaning of each name
- Özgür: free; independent of constraint or coercion
- Ay: the moon; a calendar month
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Ünlü Özgür
Meaning of each name
- Ünlü: renowned; widely known
- Özgür: free; independent of constraint or coercion
How to pronounce Özgür
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /œzɡyɾ/ |
Is Özgür a boy’s name?
Yes, Özgür is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 99% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Özgür appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Ozgur
Names that sound like Özgür
Famous people named Özgür
- Özgür Özel · b. 1974
- Özgür Çevik · b. 1981
- Özgür Özata · b. 1977
- Özgür Yıldırım · b. 1979
- Özgür İleri · b. 1989
- Özgür Özkaya · b. 1988
- Özgür Bayer · b. 1979
- Özgür Can Özcan · b. 1988
- Özgür Çek · b. 1991
- Özgür Öcal · b. 1981
- Özgür Yılmaz · b. 1986
- Özgür Mumcu · b. 1977
FAQ about the name Özgür
What is the meaning of Özgür?
Özgür means “free; independent of constraint or coercion”. The name comes from the modern Turkish adjective özgür, “free.” The word was introduced during language reform and has been connected with older Turkic verbs of release or rescue, although its precise formation is debated.
Is Özgür a boy’s name?
Yes, Özgür is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 99% of bearers are male.
Is Özgür in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Özgür nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Özgür?
Özgür is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Özgür have?
Özgür has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Özgür?
Özgür appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Özgür?
Other spellings: Ozgur.
What names go well with Özgür?
Some ideas: Özgür Berk; Yiğitcan Özgür; Özgür Ardıç.
Famous people named Özgür?
Notable people named Özgür include Özgür Özel, Özgür Çevik, Özgür Özata.
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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