Alakız means “colourful girl”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Alakız is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Alakız mean?
Literally: ala 'multicoloured, piebald' + kız 'girl'
Literal meaning
Alakız is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “colourful girl”, from ala 'multicoloured, piebald' + kız 'girl'. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
meaning composed from its two elements
Alakız in Turkish
What does Alakız mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Alakız. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “colourful girl” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Alakız come from?
Turkic, compound. From ala 'multicoloured, piebald' + kız 'girl'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Alakız a Turkish name?
Yes. Alakız is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Alakız across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | AlakızLatin | Girl | same as above: “colourful girl” | 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 Alakız
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alakız | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Alakız
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 Alakız rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ÜnlüolBoy“become famous”same language (turkish)
- ÖzhanBoy“true khan”same language (turkish)
- TürkalpBoy“brave Turk”same language (turkish)
- YenerBoy“victorious, conqueror”same language (turkish)
- OğultekinBoy“son prince”same language (turkish)
- BolganBoy“an ancient Turkic personal name”same language (turkish)
- CihanefruzBoy“illuminating the world”same language (turkish)
- ElitaşBoy“stone hand”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Alakız
What does the name Alakız mean?
Alakız means “colourful girl”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Alakız a girl's or a boy's name?
Alakız is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Alakız come from?
Alakız is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Alakız?
Alakız 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 Alakız have?
Alakız has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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