Altaş means “red stone”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Altaş is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Altaş mean?
Literally: al 'red, scarlet' + taş 'stone'
Literal meaning
Altaş is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “red stone”, from al 'red, scarlet' + taş 'stone'. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
meaning composed from its two elements
Altaş in Turkish
What does Altaş mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Altaş. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “red stone” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Altaş come from?
Turkic, compound. From al 'red, scarlet' + taş 'stone'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Altaş a Turkish name?
Yes. Altaş is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Altaş across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | AltaşLatin | Boy | same as above: “red stone” | 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 Altaş
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altaş | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Altaş
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 Altaş rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GünerenBoy“sun saint”same language (turkish)
- TürkolBoy“be a Turk”same language (turkish)
- CumhurBoy“the people, public”same language (turkish)
- TeberdarBoy“axe-bearer”same language (turkish)
- EcemişBoy“wise and mature”same language (turkish)
- YüceerBoy“lofty man”same language (turkish)
- MubinBoy“clear, evident, manifest”same language (turkish)
- MevaGirl“refuge, dwelling”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Altaş
What does the name Altaş mean?
Altaş means “red stone”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Altaş a girl's or a boy's name?
Altaş is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Altaş come from?
Altaş is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Altaş?
Altaş 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 Altaş have?
Altaş 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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