Emre
[ɛmˈreɪ]Meaning
Turkish male given name meaning "lover" or "friend"; also a Turkish surname
Background Story
Emre is a popular Turkish male given name, and is also a surname in Turkey. The most popular account derives it from the Turkish imrenmek, "to love, desire" or "to feel a longing". It has also been linked to the Persian hamrâh, "companion" or "fellow", though that may belong instead to the name Emrah. Emre is the 16th most common name among the male population of Turkey.
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