Erkaş means “man's eyebrow”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Erkaş is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Erkaş mean?
Literally: er 'man' + kaş 'eyebrow'
Literal meaning
Erkaş is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “man's eyebrow”, from er 'man' + kaş 'eyebrow'. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
meaning composed from its two elements
Erkaş in Turkish
What does Erkaş mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Erkaş. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “man's eyebrow” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Erkaş come from?
Turkic, compound. From er 'man' + kaş 'eyebrow'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Erkaş a Turkish name?
Yes. Erkaş is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Erkaş across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ErkaşLatin | Boy | same as above: “man's eyebrow” | 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 Erkaş
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erkaş | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Erkaş
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 Erkaş rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GörgünUnisex“well-mannered and knowledgeable”same language (turkish)
- YahşibayUnisex“well-known, respected person”same language (turkish)
- SarıkızUnisex“blond girl”same language (turkish)
- AkolUnisex“be pure”same language (turkish)
- AlabaşBoy“animal with a mottled head; a bird with mixed-coloured head feathers”same language (turkish)
- MuştuUnisex“good news”same language (turkish)
- MevzunBoy“well-proportioned; handsome”same language (turkish)
- SelhanUnisex“torrent khan”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Erkaş
What does the name Erkaş mean?
Erkaş means “man's eyebrow”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Erkaş a girl's or a boy's name?
Erkaş is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Erkaş come from?
Erkaş is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Erkaş?
Erkaş 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 Erkaş have?
Erkaş 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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