Eren


Eren is a popular Turkish male name meaning "saint", "wise", "brave", and "well-educated".

Etymology

Eren derives from the Turkish word er, combined with the suffix -en. The word originates from the Proto-Turkic *ēr, meaning "man", which over time came to embody meanings such as "brave", "soldier", "tribesman" and "wise".
Additionally, the name is an adjective derived from the verb ermek, meaning "to achieve", "to mature", "to attain sainthood" and "to be spiritually enlightened", thereby implying someone who has matured, achieved and attained a high level of wisdom, morality and spirituality.

Popularity

As of 2008, Eren ranked as the 36th most used male name in Turkey. By 2022, it was the 38th most commonly given name to baby boys in the country.

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