Find out how popular the first name Yavuz has been for the last 23 years (from 1996 to 2018) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Yavuz by gender

Based on the last 23 years of data, Yavuz is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2018, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Yavuz.

The history of the first name Yavuz

The name Yavuz is of Turkish origin, derived from the Ottoman Turkish word "yavuz" which means "brave" or "valiant." It emerged during the reign of the Ottoman Empire in the late 13th to early 20th centuries.

The earliest recorded use of the name Yavuz can be traced back to the 15th century when it was given to Sultan Selim I, also known as Yavuz Sultan Selim. He was the ninth sultan of the Ottoman Empire, ruling from 1512 to 1520. He was known for his military conquests, including the annexation of the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt and the Levant.

Another notable historical figure with the name Yavuz was Yavuz Hasan Pasha, a grand vizier of the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent in the 16th century. He was a prominent military commander and played a significant role in the Ottoman conquests of the Balkans and the Mediterranean region.

In the 19th century, Yavuz was the name given to a renowned Turkish poet and writer, Yavuz Sabri Bey. He was born in 1842 and was known for his contributions to Turkish literature, particularly his work in the field of poetry and his efforts to modernize the Turkish language.

Another historical figure named Yavuz was Yavuz Ahmet Borovski, a Turkish philosopher and scholar who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born in 1878 and was known for his work in promoting secular education and modern Turkish thought during the transition from the Ottoman Empire to the Republic of Turkey.

Lastly, Yavuz was also the name of a Turkish naval ship, the Yavuz Sultan Selim, which served in the Ottoman and Turkish navies from 1911 to 1976. The ship was named after the famous Sultan Selim I, also known as Yavuz Sultan Selim, and played a significant role in various naval engagements throughout its service.

Data source

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