Ersal means “be known for your valour”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Ersal is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Ersal mean?
Literally: er 'man' + sal
Literal meaning
Ersal is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “be known for your valour”, from er 'man' + sal. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Ersal in Turkish
What does Ersal mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Ersal. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “be known for your valour” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Ersal come from?
Turkic, compound. From er 'man' + sal.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Ersal a Turkish name?
Yes. Ersal is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Ersal across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ErsalLatin | Boy | same as above: “be known for your valour” | 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 Ersal
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ersal | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Ersal
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 Ersal rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MerveGirl“flint stone”same language (turkish)
- NarhanımUnisex“pomegranate lady”same language (turkish)
- AsimaGirl“protector, guardian”same language (turkish)
- NuşabeUnisex“water of immortality”same language (turkish)
- NursevGirl“love light”same language (turkish)
- KentBoy“city”same language (turkish)
- ZafirBoy“victorious”same language (turkish)
- GünbeyBoy“sun lord”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Ersal
What does the name Ersal mean?
Ersal means “be known for your valour”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Ersal a girl's or a boy's name?
Ersal is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Ersal come from?
Ersal is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ersal?
Ersal 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 Ersal have?
Ersal 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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