Assyltas means “precious stone”. It probably comes from Classical Persian and Proto-Turkic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh.
- Assyltas is a name of Persian and Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Assyltas mean?
Literally: asyl 'precious' + tas 'stone'
Literal meaning
Assyltas (Асылтас) is a Kazakh girl's name listed in the KazPER name list. Its meaning on this page is read from its two elements, each cited from its own dictionary entry.
Also glossed as “precious + stone”[1,2]LikelyFormed from the elements асыл ‘precious’ + тас ‘stone’. This analysis is based on the elements; a separate etymology for the name itself is not recorded.
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Assyltas in Kazakh
What does Assyltas mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Асылтас and Assyltas (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “precious stone” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[3]
Where does the name Assyltas come from?
Classical Persian and Proto-Turkic, hybrid compound. Composed of асыл (Classical Persian) and тас (Proto-Turkic), according to the elements' own dictionary entries.[1,2]Likely
Is Assyltas a Kazakh name?
Yes. Assyltas is documented as a given name in Kazakh. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Classical Persian elements.
Assyltas across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | АсылтасCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “precious stone” | Documented[3] |
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 Assyltas
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.
Names related to Assyltas
Sibling names for Assyltas
Names recorded for the same language (Kazakh) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Assyltas rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MargaritaGirl“pearl”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- GazizaGirl“dear, precious”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- KumisbikeGirl“silver lady”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- InzhuGirl“pearl”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- GaukharGirl“gem, pearl”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- NafissaGirl“precious, exquisite”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- KymbatGirl“precious, dear”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- GulmarzhanGirl“flower pearl”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Assyltas
What does the name Assyltas mean?
Assyltas means “precious stone”. It probably comes from Classical Persian and Proto-Turkic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh.
Is Assyltas a girl's or a boy's name?
Assyltas is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Assyltas come from?
Assyltas is of Classical Persian and Proto-Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Assyltas?
Assyltas is recorded for Kazakh. 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 Assyltas have?
Assyltas has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “асыл”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 89386960. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: element асыл ‘precious’ (either); асыл: Classical Persian
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “тас”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 90276686. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: element тас ‘stone’ (either); тас: Proto-Turkic
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed as a kazakh given name (feminine) in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Assyltas recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Асылтас recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Асылтас (kazakh) recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list
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