Unisex name
Pak name meaning
“clean, pure, unblemished”
Pak means “clean, pure, unblemished.” It comes from Persian pāk, a word that entered Turkish during the Ottoman period and expresses both physical cleanliness and figurative purity. Used for girls and boys in Türkiye, the name evokes the simple image of spotless white cloth.
What does Pak mean?
Clean, pure, unblemished
In Turkish: temiz, arı, lekesiz
Pak is a short adjective preserved in Turkish expressions such as ak pak, suggesting brightness and cleanliness. As a name, it carries imagery of purity and freedom from blemish; it also occurs as a surname. It belongs to the same Persian semantic family as Pakize and extends beyond purely physical cleanliness.
Origin of the name Pak
It derives from Persian pāk, 'clean, pure,' borrowed into Turkish during the Ottoman period. The word can describe physical cleanliness as well as figurative purity.
How to pronounce Pak
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /pak/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | پاك |
Is Pak a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Pak is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Pak 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 Pak
Names with related meanings
- Duru♀Clear, pure
- Azra♀Virgin
- Melek♀Spiritual being regarded as a divine messenger
- Berat♂Absolution, deliverance
- Selim♂Sound, unharmed
- Betül♀Virgin
- Beyza♀White, fair and bright
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Ahlas♂Purer
- Beyzanur♀White light, bright and radiant illumination
- Tahir♂Clean, pure, unblemished
- Berrak♀Clear, transparent
FAQ about the name Pak
What is the meaning of Pak?
Pak means “clean, pure, unblemished”. It derives from Persian pāk, 'clean, pure,' borrowed into Turkish during the Ottoman period. The word can describe physical cleanliness as well as figurative purity.
Is Pak a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Pak is used for both boys and girls.
Is Pak in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Pak nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Pak?
Pak is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Pak have?
Pak has 1 syllable and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Pak?
Pak 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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