Boy name
Vakkas name meaning
“one who crushes or strikes forcefully”
Vakkas means “one who crushes or strikes forcefully.” It derives from Arabic Waqqāṣ, whose root is associated with breaking and crushing, and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. Its occurrence in the name of the historical figure Sa‘d ibn Abi Waqqas provides a concrete historical association.
What does Vakkas mean?
One who crushes or strikes forcefully
In Turkish: kırıp ezen; güçlü biçimde vuran
Vakkas is especially familiar in Turkish through the name Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas. In that expression, Waqqas is part of the companion's patronymic rather than his own personal name. This historical connection should be distinguished from the literal meaning, particularly when explaining the common association with archery.
Origin of the name Vakkas
Vakkas derives from Arabic Waqqāṣ, associated with breaking or crushing. The interpretation 'archer' may reflect a historical association rather than the word's literal meaning.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Vakkas
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Vakkas Galip
Meaning of each name
- Vakkas: one who crushes or strikes forcefully
- Galip: victorious; prevailing or winning
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Abdürrezzak Vakkas
Meaning of each name
- Abdürrezzak: servant of God, the Provider
- Vakkas: one who crushes or strikes forcefully
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Vakkas Celaleddin
Meaning of each name
- Vakkas: one who crushes or strikes forcefully
- Celaleddin: majesty or glory of the faith
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Sadrettin Vakkas
Meaning of each name
- Sadrettin: foremost in religion; chief of the faith
- Vakkas: one who crushes or strikes forcefully
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Vakkas Sermet
Meaning of each name
- Vakkas: one who crushes or strikes forcefully
- Sermet: perpetuity, endlessness; everlasting
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Davut Vakkas
Meaning of each name
- Davut: beloved, dearly loved
- Vakkas: one who crushes or strikes forcefully
How to pronounce Vakkas
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /vakkas/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | وقاص |
Is Vakkas a boy’s name?
Yes, Vakkas is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Vakkas does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Vakkas
Names with related meanings
- Atlas♂Mythological Titan who bears the heavens
- Aslan♂Lion
- Aybars♂Compound of moon and leopard
- Hamza♂Lion
- Yaman♂Formidable, tough
- Kadir♂Capable
- Metin♂Firm
- Batuhan♂Steadfast khan
- Egemen♂Sovereign, independent in exercising authority
- Alpaslan♂Valiant lion
- Yavuz♂Stern, formidable
- Berkay♂A name combining firmness and moon imagery
Famous people named Vakkas
- Vakkas Kaynarca · b. 1996
- Vakkas Korkmaz
- Vakkas Uluçay
FAQ about the name Vakkas
What is the meaning of Vakkas?
Vakkas means “one who crushes or strikes forcefully”. Vakkas derives from Arabic Waqqāṣ, associated with breaking or crushing. The interpretation 'archer' may reflect a historical association rather than the word's literal meaning.
Is Vakkas a boy’s name?
Yes, Vakkas is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Vakkas in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Vakkas nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Vakkas?
Vakkas is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Vakkas have?
Vakkas has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Vakkas?
Vakkas does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Vakkas?
Some ideas: Vakkas Galip; Abdürrezzak Vakkas; Vakkas Celaleddin.
Famous people named Vakkas?
Notable people named Vakkas include Vakkas Kaynarca, Vakkas Korkmaz, Vakkas Uluçay.
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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