Efendi
Greek via Ottoman Turkish · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Efendi
Efendi means "master," "lord," or "sir" and derives from the Ottoman Turkish word "efendi," which itself comes from the Greek "authentes" (αὐθέντης) meaning "absolute master" or "sovereign." The term was adopted into Turkish during the Ottoman Empire and became a common title of respect for educated men, officials, and landowners across Ottoman-ruled territories and beyond.
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Etymology
Efendi means "master," "lord," or "sir" and derives from the Ottoman Turkish word "efendi," which itself comes from the Greek "authentes" (αὐθέντης) meaning "absolute master" or "sovereign." The term was adopted into Turkish during the Ottoman Empire and became a common title of respect for educated men, officials, and landowners across Ottoman-ruled territories and beyond.
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