Unisex name
Sarı name meaning
“yellow; fair-haired”
Sarı means yellow or fair-haired. Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, it comes from the Turkish color word sarı, continuing the Old Turkic form sarıg. Its concrete imagery includes ripe wheat, lemon peel, and autumn leaves, all illustrating the color expressed by the name.
What does Sarı mean?
Yellow; fair-haired
In Turkish: sarı renkli; sarışın
Sarı denotes a color and also appears in descriptions of hair or complexion. Historical names and bynames use it as a distinguishing epithet. Its independent given-name and surname uses derive from the same color word; in designations such as Sarı Saltuk, it functions as a descriptive element.
Origin of the name Sarı
From the Turkish color word sarı, “yellow.” It continues the earlier Turkic form sarıg.
Double names with Sarı
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Sarı Kılıçarslan
Meaning of each name
- Sarı: yellow; fair-haired
- Kılıçarslan: sword and lion; images of martial strength
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Öz Sarı
Meaning of each name
- Öz: essence or core; self, inner being
- Sarı: yellow; fair-haired
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Sarı Çimen
Meaning of each name
- Sarı: yellow; fair-haired
- Çimen: green grass cover, a grassy area
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Dolunay Sarı
Meaning of each name
- Dolunay: the moon's fully illuminated phase
- Sarı: yellow; fair-haired
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Sarı Kıvılcım
Meaning of each name
- Sarı: yellow; fair-haired
- Kıvılcım: a tiny flying particle of fire
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Gönen Sarı
Meaning of each name
- Gönen: well-being, ease; moisture in soil
- Sarı: yellow; fair-haired
How to pronounce Sarı
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /saɾɯ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | صاری |
Is Sarı a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sarı is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Sarı does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Sari
Names that sound like Sarı
FAQ about the name Sarı
What is the meaning of Sarı?
Sarı means “yellow; fair-haired”. From the Turkish color word sarı, “yellow.” It continues the earlier Turkic form sarıg.
Is Sarı a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sarı is used for both boys and girls.
Is Sarı in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sarı nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sarı?
Sarı is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Sarı have?
Sarı has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Sarı?
Sarı does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Sarı?
Other spellings: Sari.
What names go well with Sarı?
Some ideas: Sarı Kılıçarslan; Öz Sarı; Sarı Çimen.
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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