Altuna means “red bronze”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Altuna is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Altuna mean?
Literally: al 'red, scarlet' + tuna 'bronze; the Danube'
Literal meaning
Altuna is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “red bronze”, from al 'red, scarlet' + tuna 'bronze; the Danube'. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
meaning composed from its two elements
Altuna in Turkish
What does Altuna mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Altuna. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “red bronze” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Altuna come from?
Turkic, compound. From al 'red, scarlet' + tuna 'bronze; the Danube'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Altuna a Turkish name?
Yes. Altuna is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Altuna across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | AltunaLatin | Boy | same as above: “red bronze” | 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 Altuna
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altuna | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Altuna
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 Altuna rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BaykulBoy“servant of the lord”same language (turkish)
- FekahetGirl“jocularity, good humour”same language (turkish)
- FaziletUnisex“virtue”same language (turkish)
- DenizalpBoy“sea hero”same language (turkish)
- KorkutataBoy“Korkut Ata, the legendary Oghuz sage-bard”same language (turkish)
- SadakBoy“leather quiver; morning breeze”same language (turkish)
- YenenUnisex“victor, winner”same language (turkish)
- MelodiGirl“melody (sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase)”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Altuna
What does the name Altuna mean?
Altuna means “red bronze”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Altuna a girl's or a boy's name?
Altuna is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Altuna come from?
Altuna is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Altuna?
Altuna 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 Altuna have?
Altuna has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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