Boy name
Şiyar name meaning
“awake, aware, alert”
Şiyar means “awake, aware and alert.” It comes from the Kurdish word şiyar and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. The word describes wakefulness and awareness of one's surroundings. Waking from sleep and noticing nearby sounds gives a concrete illustration of its literal meaning.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Kurdish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Şiyar mean?
Awake, aware, alert
In Turkish: uyanık, farkında, bilinçli
Şiyar expresses wakefulness both as being out of sleep and as being aware. These senses complement each other in ordinary language. It can be compared with Persian hūshyār, which occupies a similar semantic field, while this name form in Türkiye is explained directly through Kurdish.
How popular is Şiyar?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 4provinces
Where is Şiyar in the top 30?
4 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Şiyar
Şiyar comes from Kurdish şiyar, meaning awake, aware, or alert. Its semantic range includes both wakefulness and conscious attentiveness.
Double names with Şiyar
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Şiyar Behzat
Meaning of each name
- Şiyar: awake, aware, alert
- Behzat: well-born; of noble birth
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Raffi Şiyar
Meaning of each name
- Raffi: Name of the historical Armenian novelist Raffi
- Şiyar: awake, aware, alert
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Şiyar Bahoz
Meaning of each name
- Şiyar: awake, aware, alert
- Bahoz: storm, powerful wind
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Hulusi Şiyar
Meaning of each name
- Hulusi: associated with sincerity and purity of intention
- Şiyar: awake, aware, alert
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Şiyar Ramiz
Meaning of each name
- Şiyar: awake, aware, alert
- Ramiz: one who signals or alludes
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Behlül Şiyar
Meaning of each name
- Behlül: cheerful; smiling and generous
- Şiyar: awake, aware, alert
How to pronounce Şiyar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃijaɾ/ |
Is Şiyar a boy’s name?
Yes, Şiyar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Şiyar appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Siyar
Names that sound like Şiyar
Famous people named Şiyar
- Şiyar Kepir · b. 1998
- Şiyar Sayyiğit
FAQ about the name Şiyar
What is the meaning of Şiyar?
Şiyar means “awake, aware, alert”. Şiyar comes from Kurdish şiyar, meaning awake, aware, or alert. Its semantic range includes both wakefulness and conscious attentiveness.
Is Şiyar a boy’s name?
Yes, Şiyar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Şiyar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şiyar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şiyar?
Şiyar is of Kurdish origin.
How many syllables does Şiyar have?
Şiyar has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Şiyar?
Şiyar appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Şiyar?
Other spellings: Siyar.
What names go well with Şiyar?
Some ideas: Şiyar Behzat; Raffi Şiyar; Şiyar Bahoz.
Famous people named Şiyar?
Notable people named Şiyar include Şiyar Kepir, Şiyar Sayyiğit.
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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