Boy name
Sezar name meaning
“Roman family name; later an imperial title”
Sezar is a Roman family name that later became an imperial title. It derives from Latin Caesar, with the Turkish form also connected to French César. Used for boys in Türkiye, it has a concrete historical association with Julius Caesar, whose name became central to its later use as a title.
What does Sezar mean?
Roman family name; later an imperial title
In Turkish: Roma aile adı; sonradan hükümdar unvanı
Sezar is especially associated with Julius Caesar in Roman history. Originally a family name, Caesar later became an imperial title and produced related forms in other languages, including Kaiser and tsar. Traditional explanations involving hair or birth by cutting are not secure etymologies and should not be presented as its established meaning.
Origin of the name Sezar
Sezar comes from Latin Caesar, probably through French César. The original lexical meaning of Caesar is uncertain.
Double names with Sezar
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Sezar Efrayim
Meaning of each name
- Sezar: Roman family name; later an imperial title
- Efrayim: fruitfulness; bearing fruit
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Ferruh Sezar
Meaning of each name
- Ferruh: auspicious; blessed, fortunate
- Sezar: Roman family name; later an imperial title
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Sezar Hayri
Meaning of each name
- Sezar: Roman family name; later an imperial title
- Hayri: connected with goodness; beneficial
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Rızgar Sezar
Meaning of each name
- Rızgar: Freed; liberated
- Sezar: Roman family name; later an imperial title
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Sezar Bedii
Meaning of each name
- Sezar: Roman family name; later an imperial title
- Bedii: aesthetic; artistically beautiful
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İskender Sezar
Meaning of each name
- İskender: defender or protector of people
- Sezar: Roman family name; later an imperial title
How to pronounce Sezar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sezaɾ/ |
Is Sezar a boy’s name?
Yes, Sezar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Sezar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Sezar
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Sezar
- Sezar Akgül · b. 1987
- Sezar Güner · b. 1972
FAQ about the name Sezar
What is the meaning of Sezar?
Sezar means “Roman family name; later an imperial title”. Sezar comes from Latin Caesar, probably through French César. The original lexical meaning of Caesar is uncertain.
Is Sezar a boy’s name?
Yes, Sezar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Sezar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sezar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sezar?
Sezar is of Latin origin.
How many syllables does Sezar have?
Sezar has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sezar?
Sezar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Sezar?
Some ideas: Sezar Efrayim; Ferruh Sezar; Sezar Hayri.
Famous people named Sezar?
Notable people named Sezar include Sezar Akgül, Sezar Güner.
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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