Boy name
Uraz name meaning
“fortune, good luck”
Uraz means fortune or good luck. It is associated with the word uraz used for luck and auspicious fortune in Turkic languages. Used for boys in Türkiye, it has a connection in meaning with names such as Uğur and Kutlu, which likewise express favourable wishes through their meanings.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Turkish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Uraz mean?
Fortune, good luck
In Turkish: talih, iyi baht
As a given name, Uraz conveys a wish for good fortune. Its meaning connects it with names such as Uğur and Kutlu, although this does not establish a shared derivation. It also occurs as a surname, alongside its use as a personal name.
How popular is Uraz?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 50provinces
Where is Uraz in the top 30?
50 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Uraz
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Uraz popular?
Uraz carries a positive wish for a child through its meaning, “luck, good fortune.” Its short, two-syllable form gives it a clear, easy-to-say sound.
Origin of the name Uraz
The name is associated with a Turkic word uraz referring to fortune or luck. Accounts differ on how this form developed in Turkish.
Double names with Uraz
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Uraz Kaan
Meaning of each name
- Uraz: fortune, good luck
- Kaan: supreme ruler; khagan
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Aydın Uraz
Meaning of each name
- Aydın: bright, illuminated; educated, enlightened
- Uraz: fortune, good luck
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Uraz Öner
Meaning of each name
- Uraz: fortune, good luck
- Öner: a leading man; a pioneer
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Karadağ Uraz
Meaning of each name
- Karadağ: dark mountain; black mountain
- Uraz: fortune, good luck
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Uraz Erten
Meaning of each name
- Uraz: fortune, good luck
- Erten: early time, the beginning of morning
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Akyol Uraz
Meaning of each name
- Akyol: bright, clear path
- Uraz: fortune, good luck
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Uraz Ege, Uraz Ali.
How to pronounce Uraz
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /uɾaz/ |
Is Uraz a boy’s name?
Yes, Uraz is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Uraz appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Uraz
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Uras♂Good fortune
- Bartu♂Wealth, possessions
- Zeyd♂İncrease, growth, and development
- Mesut♂Happy, fortunate
- Suat♂Happiness, joy
- Yasir♂One who brings ease
- Servet♂Wealth
- İmran♂Flourishing, prosperity
- Ammar♂One who builds and makes places flourish
- Olcay♂♀Good fortune, luck, auspiciousness
- Efraim♂Associated with fruitfulness and fertility
Famous people named Uraz
- Uraz Kaygılaroğlu · b. 1987
- Uraz Kıvaner · b. 1979
FAQ about the name Uraz
What is the meaning of Uraz?
Uraz means “fortune, good luck”. The name is associated with a Turkic word uraz referring to fortune or luck. Accounts differ on how this form developed in Turkish.
Is Uraz a boy’s name?
Yes, Uraz is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Uraz in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Uraz nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Uraz?
Uraz is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Uraz have?
Uraz has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Uraz?
Uraz appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Uraz?
Some ideas: Uraz Kaan; Aydın Uraz; Uraz Öner.
Famous people named Uraz?
Notable people named Uraz include Uraz Kaygılaroğlu, Uraz Kıvaner.
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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