Meaning & Story
A Turkish name meaning the Araxes River, or possibly derived from an old word meaning swift and flowing — a name with geographic and poetic roots.
Aras is a name that flows as naturally as a river. Rooted in Turkish and Kurdish culture, it references the ancient Araxes River that winds through Eastern Turkey, Armenia, and Iran. The name has a quiet, elemental quality — not loud, but deeply present, like water that has been shaping stone for centuries. For a calm, steady, and deeply affectionate pet, Aras offers a name with genuine geographical poetry behind it. Short, strong, and beautifully exotic without being inaccessible.