Arkadaş means “friend, companion”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Arkadaş is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Arkadaş mean?
Literal meaning
Arkadaş is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “friend, companion”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Arkadaş in Turkish
What does Arkadaş mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Arkadaş. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “friend, companion” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Arkadaş come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Arkadaş a Turkish name?
Yes. Arkadaş is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Arkadaş across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ArkadaşLatin | Boy | same as above: “friend, companion” | 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 Arkadaş
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkadaş | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Arkadaş
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 Arkadaş rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- PolatBoy“steel”same language (turkish)
- NamiBoy“famous; growing”same language (turkish)
- KaradenizUnisex“Black Sea”same language (turkish)
- “man who has attained happiness”same language (turkish)
- MuadeletGirl“equality, parity”same language (turkish)
- ÇalapverdiBoy“God has given”same language (turkish)
- MahçiçekGirl“moon flower; sunflower”same language (turkish)
- CansınUnisex“you are beloved”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Arkadaş
What does the name Arkadaş mean?
Arkadaş means “friend, companion”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Arkadaş a girl's or a boy's name?
Arkadaş is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Arkadaş come from?
Arkadaş is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Arkadaş?
Arkadaş 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 Arkadaş have?
Arkadaş has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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