Unisex name
Tokuz name meaning
“the number nine”
Tokuz means “nine.” It is associated with Old Turkic toquz, the word for that number, and is used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. Its clearest association is with the counting vocabulary of historical Turkic texts and with modern Turkish dokuz, which carries the same meaning.
- Gender
- ♂♀ Unisex
- Origin
- Old Turkic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Rare
What does Tokuz mean?
The number nine
In Turkish: dokuz sayısı
If the connection with the historical numeral is confirmed, Tokuz can be interpreted as a name meaning nine. The number also appears in some historical Turkic group names, but that alone does not establish a mythological naming association. The supplied fabric-related adjective does not directly explain the personal name.
Origin of the name Tokuz
Possibly related to Old Turkic toquz, meaning nine. Additional evidence is needed to distinguish this naming interpretation from a regional adjective with the same spelling.
| Linguistic origin | Old Turkic |
|---|---|
| Is Tokuz in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | T · To |
How to pronounce Tokuz
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tokuz/ |
Is Tokuz a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tokuz is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Tokuz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Tokuz
FAQ about the name Tokuz
What is the meaning of Tokuz?
Tokuz means “the number nine”. Possibly related to Old Turkic toquz, meaning nine. Additional evidence is needed to distinguish this naming interpretation from a regional adjective with the same spelling.
Is Tokuz a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tokuz is used for both boys and girls.
Is Tokuz in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Tokuz nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Tokuz?
Tokuz is of Old Turkic origin.
How many syllables does Tokuz have?
Tokuz has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Tokuz?
Tokuz 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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