Almas most likely means “diamond”, although the sources do not confirm this independently. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur, Kazakh and Bashkir.
- Almas is a name of Persian and Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur, Kazakh and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Almas mean?
Literally: алмас ‘diamond’
From a common word (no etymology recorded for the name itself)
Almas (Алмас, ئالماس) is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Bashkir and Uyghur. Wiktionary traces the name to Persian الماس (‘diamond’). That word means “diamond”.[2,3,4,5]
From the Kazakh word алмас ‘diamond’. This reading is based on the word; a separate etymology for the name itself is not recorded.
Almas in Uyghur, Kazakh and Bashkir
What does Almas mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئالماس, Almas (ULY transliteration), almas (ULY), Almasqari and ئالماسقارى. Here it is glossed as “diamond”[3,6]; “name of a metal”[5]. It is recorded as a boy's name.[3,5]
What does Almas mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Алмас. No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “diamond” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[4]
Where does the name Almas come from?
Persian, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Persian الماس (‘diamond’).[2]✓ Documented
Turkic, native word. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic.[5]✓ Documented
Persian, borrowing. The word алмас is Persian in origin, according to its dictionary entry.[1]Likely
Which languages use the name Almas?
Almas is used as a given name in Uyghur, Kazakh and Bashkir. Its origin is Persian and Turkic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Almas across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئالماسArabic script AlmasqariLatin, variant ئالماسقارىArabic script, variant | Boy | “diamond” | Documented[3,5] |
| Kazakh | АлмасCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “diamond” | Documented[4] |
| Bashkir | АлмасCyrillic | Boy | “diamond” | Documented[2] |
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 Almas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Алмас[2] | Bashkir | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Almas[4] | Latin spelling | Latin | Variant |
| ئالماس[3,5] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Almas[5] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| almas[3] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY) |
| Almasqari[5] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئالماسقارى[5] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Алмас[4] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Almas[2] | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (Wiktionary romanization) |
Sibling names for Almas
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Almas rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ĞirfanBoy“knowledge”same language (bashkir)
- FerhatBoy“name of Farhad, Shirin's lover in the romance Khosrow and Shirin”same language (uyghur, kazakh)
- MalikeGirl“queen”same language (kazakh)
- BakshaGirl“garden”same language (kazakh)
- KenzhegulBoy“lastborn + slave, servant”same language (kazakh)
- ZhaukharGirl“brilliant (diamond cut)”same language (kazakh)
- ShirinGirl“sweet, pleasant”same language (uyghur)
- OmirBoy“lifetime, lifespan, life”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Almas
What does the name Almas mean?
Almas most likely means “diamond”, although the sources do not confirm this independently. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur, Kazakh and Bashkir.
Is Almas a girl's or a boy's name?
Almas is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uyghur: boys; Kazakh: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Almas come from?
Almas is of Persian and Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Almas?
Almas is recorded for Uyghur, Kazakh and Bashkir. 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 is Almas spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Алмас (Cyrillic), Almas (Latin), ئالماس (Arabic script), Almasqari (Latin), ئالماسقارى (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Almas have?
Almas has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “алмас”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 88379579. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Kazakh алмас: diamond; etymology of алмас
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Алмас”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 88380937. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Bashkir section; etymology states: From Persian الماس (almâs), from Ancient Greek ἀδάμας (adámas); listed as a male given name in the Bashkir section; headword of the Bashkir given-name entry (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “ئالماس”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 77675671. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Uyghur section; etymology states: From Persian الماس (almâs); listed as a male given name in the Uyghur section; headword of the Uyghur given-name entry (+1 more)
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed in KazPER; KazPER English spelling Almas; KazPER lists Алмас
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; Uyghur gloss: مېتال ئىسمى; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Turkic (+4 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “الماس”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93736648. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Persian الماس ‘diamond’
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