Keleş means “handsome; brave”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Keleş is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Keleş mean?
Literal meaning
Keleş is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “handsome; brave”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Meaning themes: Strength and courage
Keleş in Turkish
What does Keleş mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Keleş. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “handsome; brave” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Keleş come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Keleş a Turkish name?
Yes. Keleş is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Keleş across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | KeleşLatin | Unisex | same as above: “handsome; brave” | 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 Keleş
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keleş | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Keleş
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Keleş
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 Keleş rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- DinçtürkBoy“vigorous, strong Turk”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ŞahinalpBoy“falcon-like hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ÇetinyiğitBoy“tough brave youth”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- TunçtürkBoy“firm, strong Turk”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- YağınBoy“rain; enemy; brave; back”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- DirsehanBoy“hero of the Dede Korkut tales”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- AltanerBoy“man of the red dawn”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- AykutalpBoy“blessed hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Keleş
What does the name Keleş mean?
Keleş means “handsome; brave”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Keleş a girl's or a boy's name?
Keleş is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Keleş come from?
Keleş is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Keleş?
Keleş 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 Keleş have?
Keleş 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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