Aras
Aras is a Muslim boy name meaning “Named after the Aras river”.
| Meaning | Named after the Aras river |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Turkish / Kurdish (river name) |
| Pronunciation | ah-RAHS |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Aras
Aras takes its name from the Aras river, known in English also as the Araxes, which rises in the mountains of eastern Turkey and flows east to join the Kura. Along its course it forms parts of the borders of Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Iran. As a given name it does not translate into a dictionary word; it honours a landscape and the region's history. An older explanation that Aras means 'equal' or 'balanced' is sometimes repeated but lacks solid support, so it is best understood simply as a river name.
Naming children after mountains, rivers and lakes became fashionable in Turkey in the twentieth century, and Aras is one of the most successful examples. It is a popular boys' name in Turkey, and it is also widely used among Kurds and in Azerbaijan, where the river is known as Araz and that spelling is common as a name. The pronunciation is ah-RAHS, with the stress on the second syllable. Because it is geographic, Aras carries no Arabic or religious meaning, but it is freely used by Muslim families. A well-known modern bearer is the Turkish actor Aras Bulut İynemli.
Famous people named Aras
- Aras Bulut İynemli — Turkish actor
Is Aras a Muslim name?
Yes. Aras is used by Muslim families in Turkey, Azerbaijan and the Kurdish regions, though it is a geographic name rather than an Arabic one.
Where is the name Aras used?
Popular in Turkey, Kurdish communities and Azerbaijan, where it is also spelled Araz.
Gifts with the name Aras
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Spellings and variants of Aras
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aras mean?
Aras means 'Named after the Aras river'. It comes from Turkish / Kurdish (river name).
Is Aras a Muslim name?
Yes. Aras is used by Muslim families in Turkey, Azerbaijan and the Kurdish regions, though it is a geographic name rather than an Arabic one.
How do you pronounce Aras?
Aras is pronounced ah-RAHS.
What does Aras mean?
Aras is named after the Aras river in eastern Turkey and the Caucasus; it does not have an Arabic dictionary meaning.
Is Aras a Kurdish name?
Yes. Aras is popular among Kurds as well as in Turkey and Azerbaijan, where it is also spelled Araz.
Is Aras an Islamic name?
Aras is a geographic name rather than an Arabic one, but it is used by Muslim families in Turkey, Azerbaijan and the Kurdish regions.