Kartal means “eagle”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Kartal is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Kartal mean?
Literal meaning
Kartal is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “eagle”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Meaning themes: Animals
Kartal in Turkish
What does Kartal mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Kartal. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “eagle” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Kartal come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Kartal a Turkish name?
Yes. Kartal is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Kartal across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | KartalLatin | Boy | same as above: “eagle” | 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 Kartal
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kartal | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Kartal
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Kartal
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 Kartal rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AbraşBoy“freckled or mottled; a dun-coloured horse”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- ÇınakBoy“talon of a bird of prey; clear weather after rain”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- ŞendoğanBoy“joyful falcon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- ArslanerBoy“lion man”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- AlpatBoy“hero's horse”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- BinatBoy“thousand horses”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- CeylanGirl“gazelle”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- SağanalpBoy“swift small bird hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
Common questions about Kartal
What does the name Kartal mean?
Kartal means “eagle”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Kartal a girl's or a boy's name?
Kartal is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Kartal come from?
Kartal is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kartal?
Kartal 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 Kartal have?
Kartal 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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