Karataş means “black stone”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Karataş is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Karataş mean?
Literally: kara 'black' + taş 'stone'
Literal meaning
Karataş is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “black stone”, from kara 'black' + taş 'stone'. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
meaning composed from its two elements
Karataş in Turkish
What does Karataş mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Karataş. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “black stone” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Karataş come from?
Turkic, compound. From kara 'black' + taş 'stone'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Karataş a Turkish name?
Yes. Karataş is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Karataş across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | KarataşLatin | Boy | same as above: “black stone” | 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 Karataş
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karataş | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Karataş
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 Karataş rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ÇağlayanUnisex“waterfall”same language (turkish)
- MucitBoy“inventor; creator”same language (turkish)
- AryaGirl“noble, honourable”same language (turkish)
- ÜçükBoy“corner; landslide ground; faint”same language (turkish)
- ResmigülGirl“rose-shaped, beautiful as a rose”same language (turkish)
- TaylakBoy“young foal”same language (turkish)
- GündoğduBoy“the sun has risen”same language (turkish)
- AyışınıGirl“moon ray”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Karataş
What does the name Karataş mean?
Karataş means “black stone”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Karataş a girl's or a boy's name?
Karataş is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Karataş come from?
Karataş is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Karataş?
Karataş 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 Karataş have?
Karataş has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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