آقا

Aqa

boyTurkic, via Persian

Aqa is a Muslim boy name meaning “Master, lord, sir”.

MeaningMaster, lord, sir
GenderBoy
OriginTurkic, via Persian
Arabic spellingآقا
PronunciationAA-qaa
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Aqa

Aqa (Āqā) is the Persian form of a Turkic word meaning master, lord or elder brother, the same word as Agha and Turkish Ağa. In Iran and Afghanistan it is used mostly as a respectful title, 'sir', placed before or after a name, and only sometimes as a given name or part of one, such as Aqa Muhammad.

Is Aqa a Muslim name?

Aqa is a Turkic-Persian title meaning master, used by Muslims in Iran and Afghanistan, mostly as an honorific rather than a given name.

Where is the name Aqa used?

Used in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan, mostly as a title of respect.

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Spellings and variants of Aqa

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aqa mean?

Aqa means 'Master, lord, sir'. It comes from Turkic, via Persian.

Is Aqa a Muslim name?

Aqa is a Turkic-Persian title meaning master, used by Muslims in Iran and Afghanistan, mostly as an honorific rather than a given name.

How do you write Aqa in Arabic?

Aqa is written آقا in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Aqa?

Aqa is pronounced AA-qaa.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.