Alaca means “multicolored, mottled”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Alaca is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Alaca mean?
Literal meaning
Alaca is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “multicolored, mottled”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Alaca in Turkish
What does Alaca mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Alaca. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “multicolored, mottled” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Alaca come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Alaca a Turkish name?
Yes. Alaca is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Alaca across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | AlacaLatin | Boy | same as above: “multicolored, mottled” | 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 Alaca
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaca | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Alaca
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 Alaca rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BaytugayBoy“lord Tugay”same language (turkish)
- ErtuncaBoy“man of bronze”same language (turkish)
- SamimîUnisex“sincere, heartfelt”same language (turkish)
- KoraltanBoy“golden ember”same language (turkish)
- NişanbayBoy“lord of the sign”same language (turkish)
- KoçhanBoy“ram khan”same language (turkish)
- KanıkorUnisex“fiery, lively by nature”same language (turkish)
- OlsanBoy“may your name be known”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Alaca
What does the name Alaca mean?
Alaca means “multicolored, mottled”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Alaca a girl's or a boy's name?
Alaca is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Alaca come from?
Alaca is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Alaca?
Alaca 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 Alaca have?
Alaca has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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