Boy name
Sokrat name meaning
“sound in strength; possessing full power”
Sokrat means “sound in strength” or “possessing full power.” Used for boys in Türkiye, it is a shortened rendering of Greek Sōkratēs, combining sōs, meaning sound or complete, with kratos, meaning strength. Its clearest historical association is the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, also called Sokrat in Turkish.
What does Sokrat mean?
Sound in strength; possessing full power
In Turkish: gücü sağlam, kudreti eksiksiz
Sokrat recalls the ancient Greek philosopher usually called Sokrates in Turkish. His practice of examining ideas through questioning is an important part of the name's cultural context. Its literal etymology, however, concerns soundness and strength in its Greek components; philosophy and wisdom are historical associations rather than the name's direct meaning.
Origin of the name Sokrat
A shortened transmission form of Greek Sōkratēs. The name combines sōs, sound or whole, with kratos, strength or power.
How to pronounce Sokrat
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sokɾat/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | سقراط |
Is Sokrat a boy’s name?
Yes, Sokrat is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Sokrat 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 Sokrat
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Famous people named Sokrat
- Sokrat St · b. 1989
FAQ about the name Sokrat
What is the meaning of Sokrat?
Sokrat means “sound in strength; possessing full power”. A shortened transmission form of Greek Sōkratēs. The name combines sōs, sound or whole, with kratos, strength or power.
Is Sokrat a boy’s name?
Yes, Sokrat is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Sokrat in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sokrat nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sokrat?
Sokrat is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Sokrat have?
Sokrat has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Sokrat?
Sokrat 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 Sokrat?
Notable people named Sokrat include Sokrat St.
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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