Kemal Ataturk was the founder and first president of the Turkish Republic. He is also known by other names such as Mustafa Kemal, Ataturk, Atatürk, and Gazi Mustafa Kemal. The name "Mustafa Kemal" refers to his given name and surname, while "Ataturk" or "Atatürk" means "father of the Turks" and was given to him as a title for his role in modernizing Turkey. "Gazi Mustafa Kemal" translates to "victorious Mustafa Kemal" and was also given to him as a title for his military achievements in the Turkish War of Independence. Overall, these different synonyms highlight the importance and legacy of Kemal Ataturk in Turkish history.