Kortan means “sheer cliff; pelican”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Kortan is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Kortan mean?
Literal meaning
Kortan is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “sheer cliff; pelican”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Kortan in Turkish
What does Kortan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Kortan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sheer cliff; pelican” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Kortan come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Kortan a Turkish name?
Yes. Kortan is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Kortan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | KortanLatin | Boy | same as above: “sheer cliff; pelican” | 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 Kortan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kortan | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Kortan
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 Kortan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MezunUnisex“permitted; graduate”same language (turkish)
- GedizUnisex“the Gediz river”same language (turkish)
- MucizeGirl“miracle”same language (turkish)
- HıfzırrahmanUnisex“protection of the Merciful”same language (turkish)
- SancakBoy“banner, flag”same language (turkish)
- LiyakatGirl“merit, worthiness”same language (turkish)
- MihribanGirl“compassionate, affectionate”same language (turkish)
- NevsaleGirl“young, fresh”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Kortan
What does the name Kortan mean?
Kortan means “sheer cliff; pelican”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Kortan a girl's or a boy's name?
Kortan is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Kortan come from?
Kortan is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kortan?
Kortan 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 Kortan have?
Kortan 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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