Boy name
Tekir name meaning
“cat with a striped or mottled coat”
Tekir means a cat with a striped or mottled coat. The Turkish word tekir is linked to Greek tígris, meaning tiger. In Türkiye, it is used as a boy’s name. Its clearest association is a tabby cat with visible markings across its forehead and body, reflecting the word’s everyday use.
What does Tekir mean?
Cat with a striped or mottled coat
In Turkish: çizgili veya benekli postlu kedi
Tekir primarily evokes a patterned cat in Turkish, while the same word also names a fish. The historical connection between the personal name and this common vocabulary needs separate examination. Similar-sounding historical titles such as tekfur should not be equated with it solely on the basis of spelling.
Origin of the name Tekir
Turkish tekir is traced to a Greek word for tiger. In Turkish it chiefly describes a cat's patterned coat.
How to pronounce Tekir
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tekiɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | تكیر |
Is Tekir a boy’s name?
Yes, Tekir is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Tekir does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Tekir
What is the meaning of Tekir?
Tekir means “cat with a striped or mottled coat”. Turkish tekir is traced to a Greek word for tiger. In Turkish it chiefly describes a cat's patterned coat.
Is Tekir a boy’s name?
Yes, Tekir is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Tekir in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Tekir nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Tekir?
Tekir is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Tekir have?
Tekir has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Tekir?
Tekir 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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