Kalkan means “shield”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Kalkan is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Kalkan mean?
Literal meaning
Kalkan is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “shield”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Kalkan in Turkish
What does Kalkan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Kalkan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “shield” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Kalkan come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Kalkan a Turkish name?
Yes. Kalkan is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Kalkan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | KalkanLatin | Boy | same as above: “shield” | 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 Kalkan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalkan | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Kalkan
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 Kalkan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AykaşUnisex“crescent-browed”same language (turkish)
- AltınUnisex“gold”same language (turkish)
- AşkınayUnisex“transcendent moon”same language (turkish)
- UğursayBoy“esteemed fortune”same language (turkish)
- AkbelUnisex“white mountain pass”same language (turkish)
- BuğdayGirl“wheat”same language (turkish)
- TetikerBoy“alert, nimble man”same language (turkish)
- YümniyeGirl“lucky, auspicious”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Kalkan
What does the name Kalkan mean?
Kalkan means “shield”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Kalkan a girl's or a boy's name?
Kalkan is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Kalkan come from?
Kalkan is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kalkan?
Kalkan 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 Kalkan have?
Kalkan has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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