Boy name
Temen name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Temen is a two-syllable masculine given name used in Türkiye. In Dīwān Lughat al-Turk, temen denotes a large sewing needle; this historical word use does not establish a direct etymological link to the name. Similar names include Temel, meaning “foundation,” and Temren, meaning “the pointed metal head of an arrow or spear.”
The name Temen at a glance
Syllables
Te · men
2 syllables · 5 letters · /temen/
Use
Boy
A rarely used name.
Documented use
The form temen occurs in Dīwān Lughat al-Turk as a word for a large sewing needle. This historical word sense does not establish a direct etymological connection with the given name.
Source: Turkish Studies / Arastırmax
Similar names with known meanings
Temen: language and spelling facts
How to pronounce Temen
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /temen/ |
Is Temen a boy’s name?
Yes, Temen is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Temen does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Temen
FAQ about the name Temen
Is Temen a boy’s name?
Yes, Temen is used mostly as a boy’s name.
How many syllables does Temen have?
Temen has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Temen?
Temen 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.
Entry ID: nm10018 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake