Barlas means “brave, valiant”. It probably comes from Mongolic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Barlas is a name of Mongolic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Barlas mean?
Literal meaning
Barlas is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “brave, valiant”. Its elements are Mongolic in origin.
Meaning themes: Strength and courage
Barlas in Turkish
What does Barlas mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Barlas. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “brave, valiant” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Barlas come from?
Mongolic, native word. From Mongolic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Barlas a Turkish name?
Yes. Barlas is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Mongolic.
Barlas across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | BarlasLatin | Boy | same as above: “brave, valiant” | 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 Barlas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barlas | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Barlas
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Barlas
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 Barlas rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TunçalpBoy“bronze hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- AlpoğanBoy“heroic youth”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ErtungaBoy“brave ruler”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- TolaUnisex“full; merriment; strong”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- OngunalpBoy“blessed, esteemed hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- TuygunBoy“young and strong; sensitive”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- KoçtürkBoy“ram Turk”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- TutkuBoy“passion, strong desire”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Barlas
What does the name Barlas mean?
Barlas means “brave, valiant”. It probably comes from Mongolic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Barlas a girl's or a boy's name?
Barlas is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Barlas come from?
Barlas is of Mongolic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Barlas?
Barlas 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 Barlas have?
Barlas has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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