Alper
Meaning of Alper
The name Alper is a male given name of Turkish origin, pronounced as ahl-PAIR (/alˈpɛr/). It is derived from the Turkish word "alp," which means "hero" or "brave." The name carries strong connotations of courage and valor, often associated with historical figures and warriors in Turkish culture. A common variation of the name is Alp. In the United States, Alper remains relatively uncommon, with only a handful of occurrences each year. For instance, in 2023, it ranked 12,190th with five newborns named Alper. Despite its rarity in the U.S., Alper's unique sound and meaningful origin make it an appealing choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet culturally rich name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Turkish
- Pronunced as ahl-PAIR (/alˈpɛr/)
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Notable People Named Alper
| Alper Erturk is a mechanical engineer and the Woodruff Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology. |
| Alper Potuk is a Turkish footballer known for his role as a midfielder or winger at Macedonian First Football League club Gostivar. |
| Alper Emre Demirol is a Swedish professional footballer known for playing as a central midfielder for Hammarby IF in Allsvenskan. |
| Alper Balaban was a Turkish-German footballer who began his career with Fenerbahçe. |
| Alper Önal is a Turkish footballer currently playing as a forward for Adıyamanspor on loan from Ankaragücü. |
