Arat means “courage; the people”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Arat is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Arat mean?
Literal meaning
Arat is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “courage; the people”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Meaning themes: Strength and courage
Arat in Turkish
What does Arat mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Arat. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “courage; the people” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Arat come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Arat a Turkish name?
Yes. Arat is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Arat across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | AratLatin | Unisex | same as above: “courage; the people” | 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 Arat
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arat | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Arat
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Arat
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 Arat rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BekemBoy“firm, durable, strong”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ÇelemBoy“brave; turnip”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- CivanmertBoy“noble-hearted, generous”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- GaziBoy“veteran warrior”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- KorkutalpBoy“hero Korkut”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- DikbaşBoy“stubborn, strong-willed person”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- KoçtürkBoy“ram Turk”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- GirginalpBoy“lively hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Arat
What does the name Arat mean?
Arat means “courage; the people”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Arat a girl's or a boy's name?
Arat is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Arat come from?
Arat is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Arat?
Arat 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 Arat have?
Arat has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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