Boy name
Öztaş name meaning
“genuine, unadulterated stone”
Öztaş means “genuine, unadulterated stone.” It is formed from the Turkish words öz, used here in the sense of genuine or pure, and taş, meaning stone. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name evokes a natural stone or a piece of rock in its unaltered state.
What does Öztaş mean?
Genuine, unadulterated stone
In Turkish: gerçek, katışıksız taş
Öztaş brings together the solid imagery of stone and the emphasis on genuineness carried by öz. Stone suggests durability in many Turkish compounds, giving the name a concrete image. This is a linguistic association of the name, which also occurs as a surname.
Origin of the name Öztaş
Öztaş combines Turkish öz, meaning genuine or pure in this reading, with taş, stone. Its interpretation follows the ordinary meanings of these two elements.
How to pronounce Öztaş
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /œztaʃ/ |
Is Öztaş a boy’s name?
Yes, Öztaş is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Öztaş 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 Öztaş
Names with related meanings
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- Hamza♂Lion
- Yaman♂Formidable, tough
- Kadir♂Capable
- Metin♂Firm
- Batuhan♂Steadfast khan
- Egemen♂Sovereign, independent in exercising authority
- Alpaslan♂Valiant lion
- Yavuz♂Stern, formidable
- Berkay♂A name combining firmness and moon imagery
Famous people named Öztaş
- Öztaş Ayhan · b. 1945
FAQ about the name Öztaş
What is the meaning of Öztaş?
Öztaş means “genuine, unadulterated stone”. Öztaş combines Turkish öz, meaning genuine or pure in this reading, with taş, stone. Its interpretation follows the ordinary meanings of these two elements.
Is Öztaş a boy’s name?
Yes, Öztaş is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Öztaş in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Öztaş nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Öztaş?
Öztaş is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Öztaş have?
Öztaş has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Öztaş?
Öztaş 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 Öztaş?
Notable people named Öztaş include Öztaş Ayhan.
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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