Kızıl means “red”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Kızıl is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Kızıl mean?
Literal meaning
Kızıl is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “red”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Kızıl in Turkish
What does Kızıl mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Kızıl. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “red” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Kızıl come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Kızıl a Turkish name?
Yes. Kızıl is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Kızıl across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | KızılLatin | Boy | same as above: “red” | 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 Kızıl
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kızıl | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Kızıl
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 Kızıl rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- EcevitUnisex“nimble; hardworking”same language (turkish)
- ZahitBoy“pious, devout”same language (turkish)
- BeliğBoy“eloquent”same language (turkish)
- MidhatBoy“praise”same language (turkish)
- GüzGirl“autumn”same language (turkish)
- ErgenekonBoy“summit of a mountain; legendary valley in Turkic origin myth”same language (turkish)
- DuraBoy“stand, stay (from durmak)”same language (turkish)
- TokuşUnisex“clash; battle”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Kızıl
What does the name Kızıl mean?
Kızıl means “red”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Kızıl a girl's or a boy's name?
Kızıl is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Kızıl come from?
Kızıl is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kızıl?
Kızıl 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 Kızıl have?
Kızıl 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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