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Köksal
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Köksal is a Turkish boy's name that carries the meaning "become settled" or "unfold your roots."
What does the name Köksal mean?
The name Köksal has its origins in Turkish and means something like "become settled" or "unfold your roots". It consists of two Old Turkic components: kök (كوك), which means "root", "descent" or "heritage", and sal (سال), which stands for "flat place", "simple" or "even". Köksal is also commonly used as a surname.
Where does the name Köksal come from?
The name Köksal has its roots in Old Turkic and carries the meaning "become settled".
How do you pronounce Köksal?
Köksal is pronounced approximately as 'Köks-al'.
Popularity
In Germany, Köksal is among the less common first names. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th in the list of the most common male first names. Its highest ranking was in 2019, at 3,920th. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it 5,448th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,518th.
Nicknames & pet names
Köksi
Famous people
- Köksal Mesci (football player)
- Köksal Yedek (football player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Köksal
What is the origin of the name Köksal?
The name Köksal has its roots in Old Turkic and is anchored in the Turkish language.
What does the name Köksal mean?
Köksal means something like 'become settled' and consists of the Old Turkic components kök (root, descent) and sal (flat place, simple).
How popular is the name Köksal?
The name Köksal is common in Turkey, both as a first name and as a surname.