# What Does the Name Emre Mean?

Emre is a boy name of Turkish origin. It means “friend”.

**Origin:** Turkish

  **Gender:** boy

  **Pronunciation:** em-RAY

The name Emre comes from Turkish roots, where it carries the meaning “friend”. It is pronounced em-RAY.

Is Emre a boy or girl name? Emre is traditionally used as a boy name.

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## Frequently asked questions

### What is the meaning of Emre?

Emre means “friend”. It is a name of Turkish origin.

### What origin is the name Emre?

Emre is of Turkish origin.

### Is Emre a boy or girl name?

Emre is traditionally a boy name.