Kavas means “archer; arrow-maker”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Kavas is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Kavas mean?
Literal meaning
Kavas is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “archer; arrow-maker”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Kavas in Turkish
What does Kavas mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Kavas. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “archer; arrow-maker” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Kavas come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Kavas a Turkish name?
Yes. Kavas is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Kavas across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | KavasLatin | Boy | same as above: “archer; arrow-maker” | 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 Kavas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kavas | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Kavas
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 Kavas rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZebercetGirl“peridot, a green gemstone”same language (turkish)
- AbdülgaffurBoy“servant of the Forgiving”same language (turkish)
- HıramanGirl“walking gracefully, swaying”same language (turkish)
- BirkanBoy“one blood”same language (turkish)
- TeberBoy“tabar, a type of battle axe with a crescent-shaped blade, carried by some dervishes”same language (turkish)
- İslimGirl“arabesque-style ornament; steam”same language (turkish)
- AğaverdiBoy“gift of the lord”same language (turkish)
- NoyanBoy“prince, nobleman”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Kavas
What does the name Kavas mean?
Kavas means “archer; arrow-maker”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Kavas a girl's or a boy's name?
Kavas is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Kavas come from?
Kavas is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kavas?
Kavas 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 Kavas have?
Kavas 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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