Oruc
Fact sheet
- Name
- Oruc
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Oruc is a boy's name that is used in both Azerbaijan and the Turkish variant Oruç. The meaning of the name is 'the fasting one' and specifically refers to Islamic fasting.
What does the name Oruc mean?
The name Oruc is of Azerbaijani origin and is also written as Oruç in Turkey. Translated, it means 'the fasting one' and has its roots in the ancient Persian word ruze (روزه), which stands for fasting, particularly during Ramadan.
Where does the name Oruc come from?
Oruc is a masculine first name with ancient Persian roots that means 'the fasting one.' The ancient Persian word ruze (روزه) refers to fasting, especially during Ramadan. The name is used in both Azerbaijani and Turkish.
How do you pronounce Oruc?
O-rutch
Popularity
In Germany, Oruc is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2008 at 1,535th. In the last ten years, Oruc has been given less than 10 times and ranks 7,203rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,284th.
Nicknames & pet names
Orucsohn
Frequently asked questions about the name Oruc
Where does the name Oruc come from?
The name Oruc has its roots in ancient Persian and is used in both Azerbaijani and Turkish.
What does the name Oruc mean?
Oruc means 'the fasting one' and derives from the ancient Persian word 'ruze,' which stands for fasting, especially during Ramadan.
How popular is the name Oruc?
The popularity of the name Oruc varies by region but is particularly common in Azerbaijan and Turkey.