| Pronunciation | [ˈemɾe] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Language | Turkish |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Proto-Turkic |
| Derivation | imrenmek |
| Meaning | Lover, friend |
| Region of origin | Turkey |
| Other names | |
| Variant forms | Emrecan, Emrehan |
Emre is a popular Turkish male given name that means "lover" and/or "friend". It is also a surname in Turkey.
The most popular idea is that Emre originates from the Turkish imrenmek, meaning “to love, desire" or "to feel a longing".
Emre is also associated with the Persian همراه (hamrâh), meaning "companion" or "fellow", although this may correlate more with the name Emrah.
In Turkey, Emre is the 16th most common name among the male population.
Notable people with the given name include:
