Boy
Yunus Emre
Yunus Emre is a long-loved Turkish boys’ name with literary roots and a gentle association with friendship.
Meaning
Name references commonly trace Yunus to a Hebrew name meaning dove; in Turkish, yunus is also the word for dolphin. Emre is generally understood to mean friend or companion. Together, the names bring to mind the poet Yunus Emre rather than a single combined meaning.
Origin
Yunus is generally traced from Hebrew into Turkish through Arabic, while Emre is Turkish in origin. The paired name has a lasting place in Turkish culture through its association with the poet.
In recent years
Yunus Emre ranks 26th on the latest official list, with a best-ever position of 13th and 33 appearances in the top hundred. A long-standing classic, it has appeared on all five of the most recent lists, easing slightly in rank lately while remaining in the top thirty.
How does it look on a plaque?
On a Meşgalem wooden name plaque, Yunus Emre can sit across two lines with the birth date beneath for a simple birth keepsake.
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