Altan means “red dawn”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Altan is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Altan mean?
Literally: al 'red' + tan 'dawn'
Literal meaning
Altan is recorded on Wiktionary as a Turkish unisex given name. Its meaning and origin have not yet been checked against the sources for this site, so no meaning is given here until that research is done.[1]
list marks unisex; mainly given to boys
Meaning themes: Nature and seasons
Altan in Turkish
What does Altan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Altan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “red dawn” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.[1]
Where does the name Altan come from?
Turkic, compound. From al 'red' + tan 'dawn'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Altan a Turkish name?
Yes. Altan is documented as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Altan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | AltanLatin | Unisex | same as above: “red dawn” | Documented[1] |
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 Altan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altan[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Altan
Sibling names for Altan
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 Altan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SabaGirl“morning breeze”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- PoyrazBoy“north-east wind”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- PesenUnisex“frost, dew; mist; fine snow”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- UlutanBoy“great dawn”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- KarakanBoy“a mountain tree”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- TalaykanBoy“sea lineage”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- YelBoy“breeze, wind”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- SakiBoy“water giver; cupbearer”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
Common questions about Altan
What does the name Altan mean?
Altan means “red dawn”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Altan a girl's or a boy's name?
Altan is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Altan come from?
Altan is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Altan?
Altan 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 Altan have?
Altan 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 our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Altan”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92682481. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a unisex (classified as both male and female or as unisex) given name in the Turkish section; listed as a unisex (listed as both male and female or as unisex) given name in the Turkish section; headword of the Turkish given-name entry is “Altan”
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