Name meaning
Emre
may mean “friend, brother”
- Origin
- Turkish
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Turkish
- Spellings
- Emre · Emrah
- Say it
- em-REH
- Letters
- 4
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Emre is a popular Turkish boys' name. It is usually explained as friend or brother, and it is closely tied to Yunus Emre, a beloved 13th century poet whose verses about love and humanity are still read today.
Roots
Old Turkish; usually explained as friend, brother.
Where it is used
Very popular in Turkey.
Emre name FAQ
What does the name Emre mean?
Emre may mean “friend, brother”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Old Turkish; usually explained as friend, brother.
Where does the name Emre come from?
Emre is of Turkish origin. Today it is used in Turkish families.
How do you pronounce Emre?
Emre is usually pronounced em-REH.
Is Emre a boy's or a girl's name?
Emre is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Emre?
Related spellings and forms include Emrah.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.