Yavuz
Turkish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Yavuz
Yavuz is a Turkish name meaning "stern," "severe," or "resolute," derived from the Turkish word "yavuz" which carries connotations of strength and determination.
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Etymology
Yavuz is a Turkish name meaning "stern," "severe," or "resolute," derived from the Turkish word "yavuz" which carries connotations of strength and determination. The name is primarily used in Turkish culture and Islam, most famously borne by Selim I (1470-1520), the Ottoman Sultan known as "Selim the Grim" or "Yavuz Sultan Selim," who significantly expanded the Ottoman Empire.
Yavuz currently ranks #13,839 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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