Emre

Emre is a masculine given name of Turkish origin. It is widely used in Turkey and among Turkish communities abroad.

The etymology of Emre is debated. Some sources connect it to the Turkish root emir meaning command or order, while others suggest a meaning related to friendship and companionship. There is no single accepted definition in modern Turkish.

In contemporary usage, Emre ranks among common names for boys in Turkey and is also found among Turkish diaspora communities in Europe and elsewhere.

Related names include Emir and Emrah, which share linguistic roots in Turkish. The name is typically given to boys at birth.

Notable people named Emre include Emre Belözoğlu, a Turkish footballer and former national team captain; Emre Can, a German footballer of Turkish descent; Emre Mor, a Turkish footballer; Emre Aydın, a Turkish singer; and Emre Akbaba, a Turkish footballer.