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Yamac

Quick answerYamac is a Turkish name derived from the Persian word "yamāk," meaning "side" or "flank," historically referring to auxiliary troops or irregular cavalry units in Ottoman military structures.

Persian · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#4,992
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2018
Syllables2
OriginPersian
LanguageTurkish
CultureTurkish
Letters5
Numerology7 Chaldean 1
Global rank#926

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Yamac

Yamac is a Turkish name derived from the Persian word "yamāk," meaning "side" or "flank," historically referring to auxiliary troops or irregular cavalry units in Ottoman military structures.

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Etymology

Yamac is a Turkish name derived from the Persian word "yamāk," meaning "side" or "flank," historically referring to auxiliary troops or irregular cavalry units in Ottoman military structures. The name is primarily used in Turkish and Kurdish cultures, with roots in the Ottoman Empire's military terminology and organization.

Yamac currently ranks #4,992 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.

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