Dalan means “shape, form; slender, graceful”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Dalan is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Dalan mean?
Literal meaning
Dalan is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “shape, form; slender, graceful”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Meaning themes: Beauty
Dalan in Turkish
What does Dalan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Dalan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “shape, form; slender, graceful” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Dalan come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Dalan a Turkish name?
Yes. Dalan is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Dalan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | DalanLatin | Unisex | same as above: “shape, form; slender, graceful” | 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 Dalan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalan | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Dalan
Names with a similar meaning
- AbdizhamilBoy“servant of the Beautiful”
- AbdugülBoy“person as beautiful as a flower”
- AbdülcemalBoy“servant of the Beautiful”
- AbduljamalBoy“beautiful person”
- AbdulqewimBoy“person of beautiful stature”
- AbdunazirBoy“beautiful, handsome person”
- AbdusenemBoy“beautiful person”
- AbduzahirBoy“clear, manifest; handsome, beautiful; servant of the Manifest God”
Sibling names for Dalan
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 Dalan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NazlıhanGirl“graceful lady”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- ZamirBoy“tambourine and drum player; graceful, slender”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- AybegümGirl“lady beautiful as the moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- LetafetGirl“grace, delicacy”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- OğulbalıBoy“perfect, very beautiful; fine white honey”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- SelvinazGirl“graceful cypress”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- GöcekBoy“fresh and pretty; corner or edge; crop a hand-span high”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- TürkineUnisex“beautiful like a Turk”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
Common questions about Dalan
What does the name Dalan mean?
Dalan means “shape, form; slender, graceful”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Dalan a girl's or a boy's name?
Dalan is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Dalan come from?
Dalan is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Dalan?
Dalan 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 Dalan have?
Dalan has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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