Boy name
Saki name meaning
“one who serves water or wine”
Saki means one who serves water or wine. It derives from Arabic sāqī, a word connected with giving drink or watering, and is used as a boy's name in Türkiye. Also written Sâki, it has a concrete literary association with the cupbearer who serves wine in classical poetry.
What does Saki mean?
One who serves water or wine
In Turkish: su veya içki sunan kimse
Saki has a prominent literary role as the cupbearer in Turkish poetry. Poems addressed to the cupbearer develop images of gatherings, wine, and conversation, sometimes with mystical readings. The underlying word simply concerns serving a drink and can also refer to providing water.
Origin of the name Saki
Saki derives from Arabic sāqī, an agent noun from the verb meaning “to give drink” or “to water.” Turkish may mark its long vowel as Sâki.
How to pronounce Saki
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /saki/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ساقی |
| Arabic | ساقي |
Is Saki a boy’s name?
Yes, Saki is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Saki does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Sakı
Names that sound like Saki
- Sami♂Exalted, elevated
- Sadi♂Associated with happiness and good fortune
- Safi♂Clear, pure, unmixed
- Sani♂Second
- Saka♂Water carrier
- Sakin♂Calm, still
- Sali♂Good, virtuous, upright
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Sarp♂Steep, rugged, difficult to cross
- Sabri♂Associated with patience and endurance
- Sait♂Happy, fortunate
- Salim♂Healthy, safe, unharmed
Famous people named Saki
- Saki Kanatlar · b. 1982
FAQ about the name Saki
What is the meaning of Saki?
Saki means “one who serves water or wine”. Saki derives from Arabic sāqī, an agent noun from the verb meaning “to give drink” or “to water.” Turkish may mark its long vowel as Sâki.
Is Saki a boy’s name?
Yes, Saki is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Saki in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Saki nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Saki?
Saki is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Saki have?
Saki has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Saki?
Saki does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Saki?
Other spellings: Sakı.
Famous people named Saki?
Notable people named Saki include Saki Kanatlar.
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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