Alkış means “applause; blessing”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Alkış is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Alkış mean?
Literal meaning
Alkış is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “applause; blessing”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Meaning themes: Joy and happiness
Alkış in Turkish
What does Alkış mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Alkış. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “applause; blessing” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Alkış come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Alkış a Turkish name?
Yes. Alkış is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Alkış across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | AlkışLatin | Unisex | same as above: “applause; blessing” | 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 Alkış
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alkış | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Alkış
Names with a similar meaning
- Abdune'imBoy“contented, happy person”
- AbduraziBoy“contented, joyful one”
- Abduse'idBoy“happy, fortunate person”
- Abinchu“joy, consolation; one who comforts”
- Abiniq“fortunate, peaceful”
- AbsayitBoy“happy, fortunate person”
- AğnakUnisex“exuberant, joyful”
- AkçitBoy“auspicious, blessed; a white-ground printed cloth”
Sibling names for Alkış
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 Alkış rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BilgekutUnisex“wise blessing”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- TankutUnisex“blessed dawn”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- MesadetGirl“happiness”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- SaadettinBoy“happiness of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- OnatkutUnisex“good-natured and blessed”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- TalihUnisex“luck, fortune”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- UlukutBoy“very fortunate, blessed”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- PürşenGirl“full of joy”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
Common questions about Alkış
What does the name Alkış mean?
Alkış means “applause; blessing”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Alkış a girl's or a boy's name?
Alkış is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Alkış come from?
Alkış is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Alkış?
Alkış 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 Alkış have?
Alkış has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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