Kiraz means “cherry”. It probably comes from Greek. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Kiraz is a name of Greek origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Kiraz mean?
Literal meaning
Kiraz is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “cherry”. Its elements are Greek in origin.
Kiraz in Turkish
What does Kiraz mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Kiraz. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “cherry” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Kiraz come from?
Greek, borrowing. From Greek.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Kiraz a Turkish name?
Yes. Kiraz is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Greek.
Kiraz across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | KirazLatin | Girl | same as above: “cherry” | 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 Kiraz
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiraz | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Kiraz
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 Kiraz rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AbdulfettahBoy“servant of the Opener”same language (turkish)
- TünUnisex“night”same language (turkish)
- ObaUnisex“nomadic encampment”same language (turkish)
- ToktaBoy“stop; settle; stay”same language (turkish)
- AytutkunGirl“devoted to the moon”same language (turkish)
- YengiBoy“victory”same language (turkish)
- EripBoy“clever; intelligent”same language (turkish)
- SelekmanBoy“generous, open-handed person”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Kiraz
What does the name Kiraz mean?
Kiraz means “cherry”. It probably comes from Greek. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Kiraz a girl's or a boy's name?
Kiraz is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Kiraz come from?
Kiraz is of Greek origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kiraz?
Kiraz 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 Kiraz have?
Kiraz 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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