Kocabaş

Kocabaş is a Turkish surname. Its etymology stems from the Turkish words "koca," meaning "big," "large," "old," or "important," and "baş," meaning "head." Therefore, Kocabaş roughly translates to "big head," "large head," or, figuratively, "important head" or "chief."

The surname, like many Turkish surnames adopted after the Surname Law of 1934, likely originated as a descriptive nickname or a hereditary identifier. It could have been given to someone with a notably large head, or, more likely, to someone who was a leader, a person of authority, or considered intelligent and wise within their community. The specific meaning would depend on the historical context and local interpretation.

The name is found throughout Turkey and amongst the Turkish diaspora.