Boy name
Yerstem name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Yerstem is a two-syllable masculine given name used in Türkiye. It was borrowed into Turkish from West Circassian, where its source form is written Ерстэм. As a Turkish borrowing of that masculine name, Yerstem forms part of the Circassian name vocabulary used in Türkiye.
The name Yerstem at a glance
Syllables
Yers · tem
2 syllables · 7 letters · /jeɾstem/
Use
Boy
A rarely used name.
Documented use
Yerstem is a masculine name borrowed into Turkish from West Circassian Ерстэм. It belongs to the Circassian name vocabulary used in Türkiye.
Source: Wiktionary
Similar names with known meanings
Yerstem: language and spelling facts
How to pronounce Yerstem
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /jeɾstem/ |
Is Yerstem a boy’s name?
Yes, Yerstem is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Yerstem does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
FAQ about the name Yerstem
Is Yerstem a boy’s name?
Yes, Yerstem is used mostly as a boy’s name.
How many syllables does Yerstem have?
Yerstem has 2 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Yerstem?
Yerstem 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.
Entry ID: nm10812 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake