Altav means “gold”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Altav is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Altav mean?
Literal meaning
Altav is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “gold”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Altav in Turkish
What does Altav mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Altav. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “gold” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Altav come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Altav a Turkish name?
Yes. Altav is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Altav across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | AltavLatin | Boy | same as above: “gold” | 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 Altav
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altav | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Altav
Sibling names for Altav
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 Altav rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- İnciselGirl“pearl torrent”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- İncigülGirl“pearl rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- DürrüşehvarGirl“pearl fit for a sovereign”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ElmasGirl“diamond”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- SimruyUnisex“silver-faced”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- NəfisəGirl“precious, exquisite”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- GümüşhatunGirl“silver lady”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ZerefşanGirl“scattering gold”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Altav
What does the name Altav mean?
Altav means “gold”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Altav a girl's or a boy's name?
Altav is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Altav come from?
Altav is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Altav?
Altav 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 Altav have?
Altav 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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