Boy name
Temel name meaning
“foundation; the supporting base of a structure”
Temel means foundation or the supporting base of a structure. It entered Turkish from Greek themélio and also describes the basis of an idea or undertaking. In Türkiye, it is a masculine given name. The foundation supporting a house provides a direct image of its literal and figurative meanings.
What does Temel mean?
Foundation; the supporting base of a structure
In Turkish: dayanak; yapının üzerine kurulduğu taban
Temel moves from the supporting base of a building to the broader idea of a basis or starting point. Expressions about basic knowledge and fundamental principles show its figurative range. The name also recalls the recurring Temel character in Turkish jokes, an association that does not define every use of the name.
Origin of the name Temel
Temel was borrowed into Turkish from Greek themélio, 'foundation'. In Turkish it denotes both the base supporting a building and, figuratively, the basis of an idea or undertaking.
Double names with Temel
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Temel John
Meaning of each name
- Temel: foundation; the supporting base of a structure
- John: God has shown favor
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Mervan Temel
Meaning of each name
- Mervan: a name associated with hard stone or flint
- Temel: foundation; the supporting base of a structure
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Temel Ceyhan
Meaning of each name
- Temel: foundation; the supporting base of a structure
- Ceyhan: the name of a river in Çukurova
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Kudret Temel
Meaning of each name
- Kudret: power; capacity and ability
- Temel: foundation; the supporting base of a structure
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Temel Ekmel
Meaning of each name
- Temel: foundation; the supporting base of a structure
- Ekmel: more complete; most accomplished
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Pamir Temel
Meaning of each name
- Pamir: the high mountain region of Central Asia
- Temel: foundation; the supporting base of a structure
How to pronounce Temel
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /temel/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | تمل |
Is Temel a boy’s name?
Yes, Temel is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 93% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Temel does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 29 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Temel
Famous people named Temel
- Temel Karamollaoğlu · b. 1941
- Temel Kotil · b. 1959
- Temel Çakıroğlu · b. 1959
- Temel Cingöz · b. 1941
- Temel İskit · b. 1937
- Temel Karadeniz · b. 1967
- Temel Karamahmut · b. 1916
- Temel Keskindemir · b. 1946
- Temel Coşkun · b. 1956
- Temel Gündoğdu · b. 1949
- Temel Gürsu · b. 1945
- Temel Karataş · b. 1977
FAQ about the name Temel
What is the meaning of Temel?
Temel means “foundation; the supporting base of a structure”. Temel was borrowed into Turkish from Greek themélio, 'foundation'. In Turkish it denotes both the base supporting a building and, figuratively, the basis of an idea or undertaking.
Is Temel a boy’s name?
Yes, Temel is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 93% of bearers are male.
Is Temel in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Temel nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Temel?
Temel is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Temel have?
Temel has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Temel?
Temel does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 29 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Temel?
Some ideas: Temel John; Mervan Temel; Temel Ceyhan.
Famous people named Temel?
Notable people named Temel include Temel Karamollaoğlu, Temel Kotil, Temel Çakıroğlu.
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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