Boy name
Sarkis name meaning
“Name of Saint Sarkis”
Sarkis means “the name of Saint Sarkis” in its established historical association. The Turkish spelling represents Armenian Սարգիս, connected through Greek Sergios with Latin Sergius. In Türkiye, it is a masculine given name. Saint Sarkis supplies its concrete historical reference, while Serkis is a related spelling used in Türkiye.
What does Sarkis mean?
Name of Saint Sarkis
In Turkish: Aziz Sarkis'in adı
Sarkis has a longstanding historical connection with the stories and commemorative traditions surrounding Saint Sarkis. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it belongs to the same name family as Sergios and Sergius; its religious and historical associations are clearer than its uncertain original lexical meaning.
Origin of the name Sarkis
Sarkis represents Armenian Սարգիս and is connected through Greek Sergios with Latin Sergius. The original lexical meaning of Sergius is uncertain; the gloss identifies the name's historical association with Saint Sarkis.
Double names with Sarkis
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Sarkis Nubar
Meaning of each name
- Sarkis: Name of Saint Sarkis
- Nubar: first produce; first fruits
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Hristo Sarkis
Meaning of each name
- Hristo: anointed; consecrated with oil
- Sarkis: Name of Saint Sarkis
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Sarkis Vahram
Meaning of each name
- Sarkis: Name of Saint Sarkis
- Vahram: a historical name associated with victory
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Renas Sarkis
Meaning of each name
- Renas: one who knows the way; guide
- Sarkis: Name of Saint Sarkis
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Sarkis Çağan
Meaning of each name
- Sarkis: Name of Saint Sarkis
- Çağan: festival, celebration; possibly whiteness in origin
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Bayar Sarkis
Meaning of each name
- Bayar: joy, happiness, festive celebration
- Sarkis: Name of Saint Sarkis
How to pronounce Sarkis
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /saɾkis/ |
Is Sarkis a boy’s name?
Yes, Sarkis is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Sarkis does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Sarkis
Famous people named Sarkis
- Sarkis Sabunyan · b. 1938
- Sarkis Erganian · b. 1870
- Sarkis Codiloğlu · b. 1925
- Sarkis Günsel · b. 1943
- Sarkis Karakuzian · b. 1896
- Sarkis Sözkes
FAQ about the name Sarkis
What is the meaning of Sarkis?
Sarkis means “Name of Saint Sarkis”. Sarkis represents Armenian Սարգիս and is connected through Greek Sergios with Latin Sergius. The original lexical meaning of Sergius is uncertain; the gloss identifies the name's historical association with Saint Sarkis.
Is Sarkis a boy’s name?
Yes, Sarkis is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Sarkis in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sarkis nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sarkis?
Sarkis is of Greek and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Sarkis have?
Sarkis has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Sarkis?
Sarkis does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Sarkis?
Some ideas: Sarkis Nubar; Hristo Sarkis; Sarkis Vahram.
Famous people named Sarkis?
Notable people named Sarkis include Sarkis Sabunyan, Sarkis Erganian, Sarkis Codiloğlu.
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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