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Yağız Efe
Yağız Efe pairs a Turkish word for a dark complexion with a title rooted in western Anatolia’s zeybek tradition.
Meaning
Yağız is generally understood to mean dark-complexioned or swarthy. Efe is a title for a leader of a zeybek group and also carries associations of bravery.
Origin
Yağız is a word of Turkish origin. Efe entered Turkish naming usage through its role as a title in western Anatolian zeybek culture.
In recent years
Yağız Efe ranks 98th in the latest official top hundred, with a best recorded position of 89th. Both of its two appearances fall within the last five lists, making it a recent favourite with a steady trend.
How does it look on a plaque?
On a Meşgalem name night light, Yağız Efe looks warm and clear across two lines beside a small star.
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