Esref
Fact sheet
- Name
- Esref
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The name Esref (Eşref) is a Turkish form of the name Ashraf. Its meanings include 'the Respectful', 'the Proud', and 'the Very Honorable'.
What does the name Esref mean?
Esref (Eşref) is a boy's name that is considered a Turkish variant of Ashraf. The translation of the name is 'the Respectful', 'the Proud', and 'the Very Honorable'. The origin of the name lies in Arabic and comes from the terms sharufa (شرف), which means 'honorable', 'of noble birth', 'noble', or 'illustrious', as well as aschraf (أَشْرَف), which means 'more honorable'. An alternative spelling is Aschraf.
Where does the name Esref come from?
The name Esref has Arabic roots and means 'the Respectful'.
How do you pronounce Esref?
Es-ref
Popularity
In Germany, Esref is a common first name and currently ranks 4,024th on the list of most popular names for boys. Its best ranking was in 2020, when it reached 2,171st place. Over the last ten years, Esref has been chosen as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,350th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,540th.
Nicknames & pet names
Eko / Eso
Famous people
- Esref Armagan (painter)
- Esref Jasarevic (Yugoslav footballer)
- Esref Kolcak (actor from Turkey)
Frequently asked questions about the name Esref
What is the origin of the name Esref?
Esref has Arabic roots and is particularly common in Turkish and Bosnian culture.
What does the name Esref mean?
Esref means 'the Respectful', 'the Proud', and 'the Very Honorable' and is derived from Arabic terms for honorability and nobility.
How popular is the name Esref?
Esref is popular in Turkey and among Bosnian communities, but has low prevalence in other regions.