Emre

Meaning prosperous, friend
Origin Turkish
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 4
Syllables 2
Syllabification Em-re

About Emre

A crisp, modern selection that feels both accessible and international. The brevity works in its favor, creating clean lines that translate well across languages and cultures. Two syllables deliver just enough substance without overwhelming, making it easy for others to remember and pronounce correctly. The soft vowel ending provides gentleness that balances the firm opening sound. This name suits active, creative personalities while remaining professional enough for any career path. Its European roots give it continental flair without seeming pretentious or difficult. Parents appreciate how it stands out in class lists without requiring constant spelling corrections. The compact nature makes it playground-friendly for young children while sophisticated enough for boardrooms decades later. It pairs exceptionally well with longer surnames, creating pleasing rhythm. The name carries subtle strength—confident rather than aggressive, distinctive rather than unusual.

Variations of Name Emre

Emery
Emmet
Emerson
Emmett
Emile

Nicknames for Emre

Em
Emmy
Rey
EJ
Remy
Emre

Famous People Named Emre

Emre BelözoğluTurkish footballer
Emre MorDanish-Turkish footballer
Emre CanGerman-Turkish footballer
Emre AşıkTurkish basketball player
Emre AkbabaTurkish footballer
Emre AydınTurkish rock singer
Emre KınayTurkish actor
Emre AltuğTurkish pop singer
Emre BelezoğluTurkish footballer
Emre GüngörTurkish rugby player

Characters Named Emre

Emre Özkanfrom the TV series "Paramparça"
Emre Tekinfrom the movie "Bana Masal Anlatma"
Emre Gençfrom the TV series "Medcezir"
Emre Özdemirfrom the TV series "Adını Sen Koy"
Emre Beyfrom the TV series "Kuzey ve Güney"
Emre Gözükarafrom the TV series "Aşk ve Mavi"
Emre Erdemirfrom the TV series "Elimi Bırakma"
Emre Karayelfrom the TV series "Öyle Bir Geçer Zaman Ki"
Emre Taşkıranfrom the TV series "Aşk Laftan Anlamaz"

Other Popular Names Beginning with E

Ezekiel
Ezrah
Edson
Emmitt
Easton
Evren
Edmund
Ezra
Ellis
Ephraim