Gümüş means “silver”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Gümüş is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Gümüş mean?
Literal meaning
Gümüş is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “silver”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Gümüş in Turkish
What does Gümüş mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Gümüş. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “silver” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Gümüş come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Gümüş a Turkish name?
Yes. Gümüş is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Gümüş across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | GümüşLatin | Unisex | same as above: “silver” | 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 Gümüş
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gümüş | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Gümüş
Sibling names for Gümüş
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 Gümüş rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AltınçiçekGirl“golden flower”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- TansıkBoy“marvel; precious”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AkçabayBoy“wealthy lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- PırlantaGirl“brilliant-cut diamond”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- TansığUnisex“marvel; precious”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltınbaşakGirl“golden ear of grain”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltınhanımGirl“golden lady”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- CevherîBoy“relating to essence or innate nature”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Gümüş
What does the name Gümüş mean?
Gümüş means “silver”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Gümüş a girl's or a boy's name?
Gümüş is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Gümüş come from?
Gümüş is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Gümüş?
Gümüş 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 Gümüş have?
Gümüş 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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