Boy name
Saruca name meaning
“yellowish; tending toward yellow”
Saruca means “yellowish” or “tending toward yellow.” It is connected with saru, a historical form of Turkish sarı, and the suffix -ca, and is used as a boy’s name in Türkiye. Sarıca is a related form. Ripening ears of grain turning yellow provide a concrete natural illustration of its meaning.
What does Saruca mean?
Yellowish; tending toward yellow
In Turkish: sarımsı; sarıya çalan
Saruca is an older form found among personal names and bynames in Ottoman history. Saruca Pasha is a familiar historical example. A connection with the Turkish word for yellow is plausible, although historical records do not always clearly distinguish a given name from a byname. Sarıca is a closely related form.
Origin of the name Saruca
Saruca probably derives from historical Turkish saru, yellow, with the suffix -ca. Under this explanation it is related to the form Sarıca.
How to pronounce Saruca
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /saɾud͡ʒa/ |
Is Saruca a boy’s name?
Yes, Saruca is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Saruca does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Saruca
Famous people named Saruca
- Saruca Kemal · b. 1500
FAQ about the name Saruca
What is the meaning of Saruca?
Saruca means “yellowish; tending toward yellow”. Saruca probably derives from historical Turkish saru, yellow, with the suffix -ca. Under this explanation it is related to the form Sarıca.
Is Saruca a boy’s name?
Yes, Saruca is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Saruca in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Saruca nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Saruca?
Saruca is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Saruca have?
Saruca has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Saruca?
Saruca does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Saruca?
Notable people named Saruca include Saruca Kemal.
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.
Entry ID: nm03873 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake