Boy name
Pasa name meaning
“High state official; general”
Pasa means a high state official or general and represents Paşa written without the Turkish letter ş. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it comes from the Turkish title paşa. Its concrete historical association is the vocabulary of Ottoman government and military command.
What does Pasa mean?
High state official; general
In Turkish: Yüksek devlet görevlisi; general
Pasa, alongside the spelling Paşa, carries an Ottoman administrative and military title into personal naming. The title was associated with high civil officials and senior military officers, and later Turkish usage also employed it for generals. The affectionate use of paşa when addressing a child adds another familiar everyday association.
Origin of the name Pasa
In this usage, Pasa is a spelling of Turkish Paşa without the letter ş. The earlier origin of the Ottoman title paşa is disputed, with proposals connecting it to Persian pādişāh or Turkish baş, 'head'.
Double names with Pasa
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Pasa Korkut
Meaning of each name
- Pasa: High state official; general
- Korkut: inspire fear or awe
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Berkay Pasa
Meaning of each name
- Berkay: a name combining firmness and moon imagery
- Pasa: High state official; general
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Pasa Oğuzhan
Meaning of each name
- Pasa: High state official; general
- Oğuzhan: khan of the Oghuz; Oghuz ruler
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Sergen Pasa
Meaning of each name
- Sergen: display shelf; a shelf set high
- Pasa: High state official; general
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Pasa Ecevit
Meaning of each name
- Pasa: High state official; general
- Ecevit: Agile, industrious, open-minded
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Durdu Pasa
Meaning of each name
- Durdu: remained; wished to stay and live
- Pasa: High state official; general
How to pronounce Pasa
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /pasa/ |
Is Pasa a boy’s name?
Yes, Pasa is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Pasa does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Paşa
Names that sound like Pasa
- Parsa♂Virtuous
- Pars♂Leopard, a large spotted wild cat
- Pusat♂Weapons, armour and military equipment
- Paul♂Small
- Paco♂Short form of Francisco
- Pak♂♀Clean, pure, unblemished
- Pano♂Short form of Panayot
- Paola♂Small
- Parah♂Piece, portion
- Pascal♂Relating to Easter
- Paki♂Pure, clean
- Paksan♂♀An untarnished, spotless reputation
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Pasa
- Pasa Sarıoğlu · b. 1925
- Pasa Gündoğdu
- Pasa Sarıoğlu · b. 1925
FAQ about the name Pasa
What is the meaning of Pasa?
Pasa means “High state official; general”. In this usage, Pasa is a spelling of Turkish Paşa without the letter ş. The earlier origin of the Ottoman title paşa is disputed, with proposals connecting it to Persian pādişāh or Turkish baş, 'head'.
Is Pasa a boy’s name?
Yes, Pasa is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Pasa in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Pasa nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Pasa?
Pasa is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Pasa have?
Pasa has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Pasa?
Pasa does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Pasa?
Other spellings: Paşa.
What names go well with Pasa?
Some ideas: Pasa Korkut; Berkay Pasa; Pasa Oğuzhan.
Famous people named Pasa?
Notable people named Pasa include Pasa Sarıoğlu, Pasa Gündoğdu, Pasa Sarıoğlu.
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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