In Turkish, there are several polite and formal ways to address people. This guide explains the most common forms of address — Bey, Hanım, beyefendi, and hanımefendi — showing when and how to use them in everyday situations. Bey and Hanım When we address or refer to people in a formal or polite way: We use first/given name + Bey (almost equivalent to Mr ) for men. We use first/given name + Hanım (almost equivalent to Miss/Mrs/Ms ) for any woman, single or married. Examples