Dost means “friend”. It comes from Persian. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Dost is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 1 syllable (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Dost mean?
Literal meaning
Dost is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “friend”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Dost in Turkish
What does Dost mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Dost. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “friend” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Dost come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Dost a Turkish name?
Yes. Dost is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Dost across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | DostLatin | Boy | same as above: “friend” | 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 Dost
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dost | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Dost
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 Dost rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- PesentGirl“approved, chosen; matte gold”same language (turkish)
- YüceltenBoy“one who exalts”same language (turkish)
- CivanşirUnisex“young lion”same language (turkish)
- AyataçUnisex“moon crown”same language (turkish)
- TopaçBoy“spinning top; sturdy child”same language (turkish)
- GümüşkutBoy“silver blessing”same language (turkish)
- SanalpUnisex“famous, renowned person”same language (turkish)
- ŞevkiBoy“of longing; eager”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Dost
What does the name Dost mean?
Dost means “friend”. It comes from Persian. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Dost a girl's or a boy's name?
Dost is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Dost come from?
Dost is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Dost?
Dost 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 Dost have?
Dost has 1 syllable by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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