Ala means “multicolored; hazel”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Ala is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 3 letters.
What does Ala mean?
Literal meaning
Ala is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “multicolored; hazel”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Ala in Turkish
What does Ala mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Ala. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “multicolored; hazel” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Ala come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Ala a Turkish name?
Yes. Ala is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Ala across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | AlaLatin | Unisex | same as above: “multicolored; hazel” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Ala
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ala | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Ala
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Ala rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- LetafetGirl“grace, delicacy”same language (turkish)
- VedaGirl“farewell, goodbye”same language (turkish)
- TaipBoy“repentant”same language (turkish)
- SenalBoy“joyful red”same language (turkish)
- GüneşUnisex“sun”same language (turkish)
- BoğahanBoy“bull khan”same language (turkish)
- NazəninGirl“delicate, darling”same language (turkish)
- ÇaydamBoy“thin felt used to fill beds or make raincoats”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Ala
What does the name Ala mean?
Ala means “multicolored; hazel”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Ala a girl's or a boy's name?
Ala is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Ala come from?
Ala is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ala?
Ala is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Ala have?
Ala has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 3 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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