The nameEmre
Emre is a Turkish boy's name meaning "friend, brother". In France it was mostly given in the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Turkish
Meaning
Emre comes from Old Turkish, meaning "friend, companion, brother".
Origin
Turkish. Yunus Emre, a 13th century mystic poet, is one of the great figures of the Turkish language.
History
Emre appeared in France in 1980 and peaked in the early 2000s.
Popularity of the name Emre
Emre in France
Emre was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,355 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Emre. Its rise began around 1991, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Emre in France were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 19 births a year on average, against 36 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emre mean?
Emre comes from Old Turkish, meaning "friend, companion, brother".
What is the origin of the name Emre?
Turkish. Yunus Emre, a 13th century mystic poet, is one of the great figures of the Turkish language.
Is Emre a girl's or a boy's name?
Emre is a boy's name.