Elmas means “diamond”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Elmas is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Elmas mean?
Literal meaning
Elmas is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “diamond”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Elmas in Turkish
What does Elmas mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Elmas. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “diamond” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Elmas come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Elmas a Turkish name?
Yes. Elmas is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Elmas across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ElmasLatin | Girl | same as above: “diamond” | 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 Elmas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmas | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Elmas
Sibling names for Elmas
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 Elmas rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AltıntaşBoy“golden stone”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- KimyaGirl“chemistry; something precious”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltınbaranUnisex“worth its weight in gold”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ZümrütGirl“emerald”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ZerrintaçUnisex“golden crown”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- DüriyeGirl“pearl-like, shining”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AygümüşUnisex“moon-bright silver”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltınUnisex“gold”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Elmas
What does the name Elmas mean?
Elmas means “diamond”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Elmas a girl's or a boy's name?
Elmas is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Elmas come from?
Elmas is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Elmas?
Elmas 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 Elmas have?
Elmas has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
Suggest a correction
Found an error or have a better source? Suggestions are checked against the sources and never change the page automatically.