Alakuş means “peacock”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Alakuş is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Alakuş mean?
Literally: ala 'multicoloured, piebald' + kuş 'bird'
Literal meaning
Alakuş is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “peacock”, from ala 'multicoloured, piebald' + kuş 'bird'. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Meaning themes: Animals
Alakuş in Turkish
What does Alakuş mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Alakuş. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “peacock” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Alakuş come from?
Turkic, compound. From ala 'multicoloured, piebald' + kuş 'bird'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Alakuş a Turkish name?
Yes. Alakuş is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Alakuş across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | AlakuşLatin | Unisex | same as above: “peacock” | 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 Alakuş
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alakuş | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Alakuş
Sibling names for Alakuş
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 Alakuş rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GüldoğanUnisex“rose falcon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- DemirkurtBoy“iron wolf”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- BuğrahanBoy“camel-stallion khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- KarakucakBoy“bear hug; the oldest Turkish wrestling style”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- GümüşkurtBoy“silver wolf”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- BeyguBoy“a bird of prey”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- KepezBoy“high mountain; cave; bridal headdress; bird crest”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- DoğanalpBoy“falcon hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
Common questions about Alakuş
What does the name Alakuş mean?
Alakuş means “peacock”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Alakuş a girl's or a boy's name?
Alakuş is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Alakuş come from?
Alakuş is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Alakuş?
Alakuş 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 Alakuş have?
Alakuş 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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