Unisex name
Sübaş name meaning
“head of an army; military commander”
Sübaş means “head of an army” or “military commander.” Its components are Old Turkic sü, “army” or “soldier,” and Turkish baş, “head.” Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, the name connects with the historical titles sü başı and subaşı, recalling offices associated with military command.
- Gender
- ♂♀ Unisex
- Origin
- Old Turkic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Rare
What does Sübaş mean?
Head of an army; military commander
In Turkish: ordu başı; askerî yönetici
If its first element is Old Turkic sü, Sübaş expresses military leadership. That element occurs in the historical title sü başı; the later form subaşı acquired several administrative and security-related meanings. The connection is linguistically plausible, but the use of Sübaş itself as a personal name still needs documentation.
Origin of the name Sübaş
It may combine Old Turkic sü, “army, troops,” with baş, “head.” It could be related to the historical titles sü başı and subaşı.
| Linguistic origin | Old Turkic, Turkish |
|---|---|
| Is Sübaş in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | S · Sü |
How to pronounce Sübaş
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sybaʃ/ |
Is Sübaş a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sübaş is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Sübaş does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Sübaş
What is the meaning of Sübaş?
Sübaş means “head of an army; military commander”. It may combine Old Turkic sü, “army, troops,” with baş, “head.” It could be related to the historical titles sü başı and subaşı.
Is Sübaş a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sübaş is used for both boys and girls.
Is Sübaş in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sübaş nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sübaş?
Sübaş is of Old Turkic and Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Sübaş have?
Sübaş has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sübaş?
Sübaş does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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