Yavuz-Selim
Turkish-Arabic · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Yavuz-Selim
Yavuz-Selim is a compound Turkish name combining "Yavuz" (meaning "the Stern" or "the Fierce") and "Selim" (derived from Arabic, meaning "the Safe" or "the Sound"), both describing strong, resolute qualities.
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Etymology
Yavuz-Selim is a compound Turkish name combining "Yavuz" (meaning "the Stern" or "the Fierce") and "Selim" (derived from Arabic, meaning "the Safe" or "the Sound"), both describing strong, resolute qualities. The name is primarily used in Turkish and Islamic cultures, most famously borne by Ottoman Sultan Selim I (1470–1526), known as Yavuz Selim, who conquered Egypt and the Levant, significantly expanding Ottoman power.
Yavuz-Selim currently ranks #4,930 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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