Boy name
Uygar name meaning
“civilized; relating to developed culture”
Uygar means civilized or relating to developed culture and is a masculine name in Türkiye. It comes from Turkish uygar, coined during language reform with reference to the name Uygur. Its connection with uygarlık, meaning civilization, gives it concrete associations with cultural institutions such as libraries and museums.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Turkish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Uygar mean?
Civilized; relating to developed culture
In Turkish: medenî; kültür ve uygarlıkla ilgili
Uygar turns a cultural concept into a personal name. It belongs to the same modern Turkish word family as uygarlık, civilization, and appears in discussions of learning, art, and social development. Its formation from Uygur describes the word's history rather than a bearer's identity.
How popular is Uygar?
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
- 29provinces
Where is Uygar in the top 30?
29 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
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 →
Origin of the name Uygar
Uygar is a given-name use of the Turkish word for civilized. The word was coined during language reform with reference to Uygur, as a replacement for medenî.
Double names with Uygar
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Uygar Akkaya
Meaning of each name
- Uygar: civilized; relating to developed culture
- Akkaya: white rock; pale stone
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Alptuğ Uygar
Meaning of each name
- Alptuğ: a name combining valour and a standard
- Uygar: civilized; relating to developed culture
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Uygar Türkay
Meaning of each name
- Uygar: civilized; relating to developed culture
- Türkay: a compound of Türk and moon
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Mirkan Uygar
Meaning of each name
- Mirkan: Lord, ruler
- Uygar: civilized; relating to developed culture
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Uygar Kayra
Meaning of each name
- Uygar: civilized; relating to developed culture
- Kayra: favor and grace; benevolent help
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Ünver Uygar
Meaning of each name
- Ünver: bring renown; bestow fame
- Uygar: civilized; relating to developed culture
How to pronounce Uygar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ujɡaɾ/ |
Is Uygar a boy’s name?
Yes, Uygar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 99% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Uygar appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Uygar
Famous people named Uygar
- Uygar Mert Zeybek · b. 1995
- Uygar Tamer · b. 1971
- Uygar Abacı
- Uygar Suphi Aktan · b. 1973
- Uygar Şirin · b. 1972
- Uygar Çağdaş Yüksel
- Uygar Demir
- Uygar Durucay · b. 2010
- Uygar Levent Demir
- Uygar Mutlu
- Uygar Şilve · b. 2010
- Uygar Taze · b. 1998
FAQ about the name Uygar
What is the meaning of Uygar?
Uygar means “civilized; relating to developed culture”. Uygar is a given-name use of the Turkish word for civilized. The word was coined during language reform with reference to Uygur, as a replacement for medenî.
Is Uygar a boy’s name?
Yes, Uygar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 99% of bearers are male.
Is Uygar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Uygar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Uygar?
Uygar is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Uygar have?
Uygar has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Uygar?
Uygar appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Uygar?
Some ideas: Uygar Akkaya; Alptuğ Uygar; Uygar Türkay.
Famous people named Uygar?
Notable people named Uygar include Uygar Mert Zeybek, Uygar Tamer, Uygar Abacı.
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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