Boy name
Yağız name meaning
“dark-complexioned, dark-coloured; valiant”
Yağız means dark-complexioned or dark-coloured and also carries an association with valour. It comes from the Turkish adjective yağız, also attested in Old Turkic, and is used for boys in Türkiye. Its concrete imagery includes the dark-coated horse described as a yağız at in Turkish poetry and storytelling.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Turkish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Yağız mean?
Dark-complexioned, dark-coloured; valiant
In Turkish: esmer, koyu renkli; yiğit
Yağız is an old colour word used for earth, horses and human appearance. Expressions describing a dark horse or a dark-complexioned young man illustrate its range. As a name, it combines colour imagery with an association of valour, without describing any bearer’s actual appearance or character.
How popular is Yağız?
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
- 74provinces
Where is Yağız in the top 30?
74 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Yağız
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 Yağız popular?
Yağız carries an association with bravery, while its flowing two-syllable sound can add to its appeal. It remained outside the national newborn top 30 throughout the supplied years.
Origin of the name Yağız
Yağız comes from a Turkish adjective attested in earlier Turkic. It describes dark brown colouring or a dark complexion, with later usage also conveying valour.
Double names with Yağız
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Yağız Aksu
Meaning of each name
- Yağız: dark-complexioned, dark-coloured; valiant
- Aksu: white, clear water
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Aytek Yağız
Meaning of each name
- Aytek: Unique as the moon
- Yağız: dark-complexioned, dark-coloured; valiant
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Yağız Edis
Meaning of each name
- Yağız: dark-complexioned, dark-coloured; valiant
- Edis: High, lofty
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Okay Yağız
Meaning of each name
- Okay: Arrow and moon
- Yağız: dark-complexioned, dark-coloured; valiant
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Yağız Çağdaş
Meaning of each name
- Yağız: dark-complexioned, dark-coloured; valiant
- Çağdaş: living in the same era; contemporary or modern
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Dilhan Yağız
Meaning of each name
- Dilhan: Ruler of hearts
- Yağız: dark-complexioned, dark-coloured; valiant
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Yağız Efe, Yağız Alp, Yağız Ali, Yağız Ege, Mehmet Yağız, Mustafa Yağız.
How to pronounce Yağız
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /jaɰɯz/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | یاغز |
Is Yağız a boy’s name?
Yes, Yağız is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Yağız appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Yagız, Yagiz
Names that sound like Yağız
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Yağız
- Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş · b. 2011
- Yağız Can Konyalı · b. 1991
- Yağız Avcı · b. 1984
- Yağız Göktuğ Taşbulak · b. 1991
- Yağız Kaba · b. 1989
- Yağız Yılmaz · b. 1993
- Yağız Aksu · b. 2006
- Yağız Sezgin · b. 2007
- Yağız Canlı · b. 2002
- Yağız Cumalıoğlu · b. 2006
- Yağız Gül · b. 2005
- Yagız Urasli · b. 2006
FAQ about the name Yağız
What is the meaning of Yağız?
Yağız means “dark-complexioned, dark-coloured; valiant”. Yağız comes from a Turkish adjective attested in earlier Turkic. It describes dark brown colouring or a dark complexion, with later usage also conveying valour.
Is Yağız a boy’s name?
Yes, Yağız is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Yağız in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Yağız nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Yağız?
Yağız is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Yağız have?
Yağız has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Yağız?
Yağız appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Yağız?
Other spellings: Yagız, Yagiz.
What names go well with Yağız?
Some ideas: Yağız Aksu; Aytek Yağız; Yağız Edis.
Famous people named Yağız?
Notable people named Yağız include Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş, Yağız Can Konyalı, Yağız Avcı.
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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