Bastau means “spring, source”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh.
- Bastau is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Bastau mean?
Literal meaning
Bastau (Бастау) is a Kazakh boy's name listed in the KazPER name list. The name is identical to the Kazakh word бастау, which a dictionary glosses as ‘leading’.[1]
Meaning themes: Nature and seasons
Bastau in Kazakh
What does Bastau mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Бастау and Bastau (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “spring, source” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Bastau come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Bastau a Kazakh name?
Yes. Bastau is documented as a given name in Kazakh. It is built from Turkic words.
Bastau across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | БастауCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “spring, source” | Documented[1] |
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 Bastau
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 Bastau
Sibling names for Bastau
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 Bastau rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AppakBoy“snow-white”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- GulbakshaGirl“flower garden”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- MarinaGirl“of the sea”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- NauryzBoy“spring new year”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- YessilBoy“the Ishim river”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- TauBoy“mountain”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- ZaryaGirl“dawn”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- GulzaraGirl“flower garden”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
Common questions about Bastau
What does the name Bastau mean?
Bastau means “spring, source”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh.
Is Bastau a girl's or a boy's name?
Bastau is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Bastau come from?
Bastau is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Bastau?
Bastau 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 is Bastau spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Бастау (Cyrillic), Bastau (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Bastau have?
Bastau has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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.
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed in KazPER; KazPER lists Бастау; KazPER English spelling Bastau
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