Almaz means “diamond”. It comes from Persian and Arabic elements. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Kyrgyz, Azerbaijani, Tatar and Bashkir.
- Almaz is a name of Persian and Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Kyrgyz, Azerbaijani, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Almaz mean?
Literal meaning
Almaz is a name for girls and boys used in Azerbaijani, Bashkir, Kyrgyz and Tatar. It means “diamond”. Its elements are Persian and Arabic in origin.
also the common word for 'diamond'
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Almaz in Kyrgyz, Azerbaijani, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Almaz mean in Kyrgyz?
In Kyrgyz the name is written Алмаз and Almaz (common romanization). No separate Kyrgyz gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “diamond” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Almaz mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Almaz. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “diamond” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Almaz mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Алмаз and Almaz (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “diamond” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Almaz mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Алмаз and Almaz (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “diamond” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Almaz come from?
Persian and Arabic, hybrid compound. From Persian and Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Almaz?
Almaz is used as a given name in Kyrgyz, Azerbaijani, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Persian and Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Almaz across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrgyz | АлмазCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “diamond” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | AlmazLatin | Girl | same as above: “diamond” | Editorial |
| Tatar | АлмазCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “diamond” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | АлмазCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “diamond” | 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 Almaz
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Алмаз | Kyrgyz | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Almaz | Kyrgyz | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Almaz | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| Алмаз | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Almaz | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Алмаз | Bashkir | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Almaz | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Almaz
Sibling names for Almaz
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 Almaz rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ÉtibarGirl“esteem; special, esteemed”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- GövhərGirl“jewel, gem”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- MirvariGirl“pearl”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- NafisaGirl“precious, exquisite”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ƏzizBoy“dear, precious”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ZərintacGirl“golden crown”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- MarjanGirl“small ruby stones from beneath the sea”same language (tatar) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- DinarBoy“name of a gold coin”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Almaz
What does the name Almaz mean?
Almaz means “diamond”. It comes from Persian and Arabic elements. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Kyrgyz, Azerbaijani, Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Almaz a girl's or a boy's name?
Almaz is recorded for both girls and boys. By language: Kyrgyz: boys; Azerbaijani: girls; Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Almaz come from?
Almaz is of Persian and Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Almaz?
Almaz is recorded for Kyrgyz, Azerbaijani, Tatar 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 Almaz spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Алмаз (Cyrillic), Almaz (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Almaz have?
Almaz 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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