Name meaning
Yavuz
Awe-inspiring, fearsome; figuratively a powerful ruler of firm will.
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Name meaning and origin
In the ancient Turkic language, Yavuz meant a formidable, stern person whom everyone feared; in 15th-16th century dictionaries the word was even explained with negative shades such as merciless, cruel. Over time the negative shade receded into the background, and the name began to be understood more in the sense of decisiveness and strong will.
The person who widely made the name known is Selim I, who ascended the Ottoman throne in 1512; for his firm decisions and successful military campaigns he was given the epithet Yavuz, which later became an independent personal name. Recorded in the Azerbaijani encyclopedia of personal names, Yavuz is chosen today mainly with the positive meaning of the epithet, a glorious ruler.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Türk mənşəli
- Letter count
- 5
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Pronunciation
- ja.ˈvuz
Notable people with this name
Selim I (Yavuz Sultan Selim)
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Yavuz?
In the ancient Turkic language Yavuz means formidable and stern, while in the modern sense it is explained as a decisive ruler with a strong will.Is the name Yavuz mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Yavuz does not appear in the Quran; it is a personal name that arose from a historical epithet.Is Yavuz a boy name or a girl name?
Yavuz is a boy name.