Boy name
Ramazan name meaning
“the ninth lunar month, observed through fasting”
Ramazan means the lunar month observed through fasting. It comes from Arabic ramaḍān and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Its source word is connected with scorching heat. Lanterns, shared evening meals, and illuminated messages between minarets provide concrete associations with the name.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Ramazan mean?
The ninth lunar month, observed through fasting
In Turkish: hicrî yılın oruç tutulan dokuzuncu ayı
Ramazan is an example of a calendar month becoming a given name. In Turkish it carries cultural associations with fasting, iftar, sahur, and preparations for the following festival. Its pairing with Recep and Şaban reflects the traditional three-month sequence, without establishing any particular birth date.
The ending “-an” is a common final sound rather than a suffix with one shared meaning here. Aslan, Hasan and Yaman have different origins and structures despite their matching endings. More boy names ending in -an →
How popular is Ramazan?
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
- 40provinces
- Boys named Ramazan in Türkiye (2025)
- 359,638
Where is Ramazan in the top 30?
40 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Ramazan
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
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 Ramazan popular?
Ramazan carries a clear religious and cultural association through its direct connection to the fasting month. However, it does not appear in the newborn top thirty in any supplied year.
Origin of the name Ramazan
Ramazan comes from Arabic ramaḍān, the month name, related to a root associated with scorching heat. Its Turkish pronunciation also reflects historical Persian mediation.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Ramazan in the Quran? | As a word · رمضان · 2:185Ramadan occurs in the Quran as the month’s name in a verse discussing fasting and revelation. |
| Starts with | R · Ra |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Ramazan
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Ramazan Alican
Meaning of each name
- Ramazan: the ninth lunar month, observed through fasting
- Alican: Ali combined with life or soul
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İsmet Ramazan
Meaning of each name
- İsmet: protection; freedom from sin or fault
- Ramazan: the ninth lunar month, observed through fasting
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Ramazan Hidayet
Meaning of each name
- Ramazan: the ninth lunar month, observed through fasting
- Hidayet: finding the right path; spiritual guidance
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Saad Ramazan
Meaning of each name
- Saad: happiness; good fortune, auspiciousness
- Ramazan: the ninth lunar month, observed through fasting
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Ramazan Huzeyfe
Meaning of each name
- Ramazan: the ninth lunar month, observed through fasting
- Huzeyfe: a small piece; something small or short
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Abdurrahman Ramazan
Meaning of each name
- Abdurrahman: servant of the Most Merciful
- Ramazan: the ninth lunar month, observed through fasting
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Ramazan Efe, Ramazan Asaf, Ramazan Yiğit, Ramazan Eymen, Ramazan Miraç, Ramazan Emir.
How to pronounce Ramazan
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾamazan/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | رمضان |
Is Ramazan a boy’s name?
Yes, Ramazan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Ramazan appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Ramazan
Names with related meanings
- Recep♂The honored seventh month of the lunar calendar
- Devran♂The passage of time
- Çağlar♂Flows vigorously
- Adar♂The month of March
- Duha♂♀Forenoon
- Ezel♂♀Beginningless past
- Halit♂Lasting, enduring
- Çağdaş♂Living in the same era
- Muammer♂Long-lived
- Ergün♂Early day
- Cumali♂Associated with Friday
- Şaban♂The eighth month of the Islamic calendar
Famous people named Ramazan
- Ramazan Özcan · b. 1984
- Ramazan Şahin · b. 1983
- Ramazan Köse · b. 1988
- Ramazan Tunç · b. 1975
- Ramazan Civelek · b. 1996
- Ramazan Keskin · b. 1999
- Ramazan Kurşunlu · b. 1981
- Ramazan Çevik · b. 1992
- Ramazan Kahya · b. 1984
- Ramazan Öztürk · b. 1992
- Ramazan Sal · b. 1985
- Ramazan Yıldırım · b. 1975
FAQ about the name Ramazan
What is the meaning of Ramazan?
Ramazan means “the ninth lunar month, observed through fasting”. Ramazan comes from Arabic ramaḍān, the month name, related to a root associated with scorching heat. Its Turkish pronunciation also reflects historical Persian mediation.
Is Ramazan a boy’s name?
Yes, Ramazan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Ramazan in the Quran?
As a word. Ramadan occurs in the Quran as the month’s name in a verse discussing fasting and revelation. (e.g.: 2:185)
What is the origin of the name Ramazan?
Ramazan is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Ramazan have?
Ramazan has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Ramazan?
Ramazan appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Ramazan?
Some ideas: Ramazan Alican; İsmet Ramazan; Ramazan Hidayet.
Famous people named Ramazan?
Notable people named Ramazan include Ramazan Özcan, Ramazan Şahin, Ramazan Köse.
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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