Boy name
Serkis name meaning
“A form of the name of Saint Sarkis”
Serkis means “a form of the name of Saint Sarkis.” It is a spelling and pronunciation of Armenian Sarkis used in Türkiye, connected with Greek Sergios and Latin Sergius. It serves as a masculine given name. Its association with Saint Sarkis links it directly to the related form Sarkis.
What does Serkis mean?
A form of the name of Saint Sarkis
In Turkish: Aziz Sarkis'in adının bir biçimi
Serkis shares a historical and religious naming tradition with Sarkis. Its connection with Saint Sarkis and related forms such as Sergios and Sergius provides its cultural setting; in its use as a masculine name in Türkiye, these connections are more definite than any proposed original lexical meaning.
Origin of the name Serkis
Serkis is a spelling and pronunciation form of Armenian Sarkis used in Türkiye. The name is connected with Greek Sergios and Latin Sergius, whose earliest lexical meaning is uncertain.
Double names with Serkis
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Serkis Şah
Meaning of each name
- Serkis: A form of the name of Saint Sarkis
- Şah: sovereign, king
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Merih Serkis
Meaning of each name
- Merih: the planet Mars; the red planet
- Serkis: A form of the name of Saint Sarkis
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Serkis Melikşah
Meaning of each name
- Serkis: A form of the name of Saint Sarkis
- Melikşah: sovereign, king and shah
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Feridun Serkis
Meaning of each name
- Feridun: the name of an Iranian legendary king
- Serkis: A form of the name of Saint Sarkis
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Serkis Haluk
Meaning of each name
- Serkis: A form of the name of Saint Sarkis
- Haluk: good-natured; of good moral character
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Miran Serkis
Meaning of each name
- Miran: lords, emirs; rulers
- Serkis: A form of the name of Saint Sarkis
How to pronounce Serkis
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /seɾkis/ |
Is Serkis a boy’s name?
Yes, Serkis is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 83% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Serkis 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 Serkis
Famous people named Serkis
- Serkis Hatspanian · b. 1962
- Serkis Muhipyan · b. 1921
- Serkis Çerkezyan · b. 1915
- Serkis Karakoç · b. 1865
- Serkis Tütüncüyan · b. 1880
FAQ about the name Serkis
What is the meaning of Serkis?
Serkis means “A form of the name of Saint Sarkis”. Serkis is a spelling and pronunciation form of Armenian Sarkis used in Türkiye. The name is connected with Greek Sergios and Latin Sergius, whose earliest lexical meaning is uncertain.
Is Serkis a boy’s name?
Yes, Serkis is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 83% of bearers are male.
Is Serkis in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Serkis nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Serkis?
Serkis is of Greek and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Serkis have?
Serkis has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Serkis?
Serkis 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 Serkis?
Some ideas: Serkis Şah; Merih Serkis; Serkis Melikşah.
Famous people named Serkis?
Notable people named Serkis include Serkis Hatspanian, Serkis Muhipyan, Serkis Çerkezyan.
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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