Emre


Emre is a popular Turkish male given name that means "lover" and/or "friend". It is also a surname in Turkey.

Etymology

The most popular idea is that Emre originates from the Turkish imrenmek, meaning “to love, desire" or "to feel a longing".
Emre is also associated with the Persian همراه, meaning "companion" or "fellow", although this may correlate more with the name Emrah.

Popularity

In Turkey, Emre is the 16th most common name among the male population.

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