Kortaş means “ember stone”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Kortaş is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Kortaş mean?
Literally: kor 'ember' + taş 'stone'
Literal meaning
Kortaş is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “ember stone”, from kor 'ember' + taş 'stone'. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
meaning composed from its two elements
Kortaş in Turkish
What does Kortaş mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Kortaş. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “ember stone” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Kortaş come from?
Turkic, compound. From kor 'ember' + taş 'stone'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Kortaş a Turkish name?
Yes. Kortaş is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Kortaş across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | KortaşLatin | Boy | same as above: “ember stone” | 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 Kortaş
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kortaş | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Kortaş
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 Kortaş rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ErboyBoy“of heroic lineage”same language (turkish)
- ÖzgülayGirl“true rose moon”same language (turkish)
- ZerafetGirl“elegance, grace”same language (turkish)
- DirsehanBoy“hero of the Dede Korkut tales”same language (turkish)
- GünbekBoy“sun chief”same language (turkish)
- BirizUnisex“one trace”same language (turkish)
- CemreGirl“ember, live coal”same language (turkish)
- MuştubeyUnisex“lord of glad tidings”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Kortaş
What does the name Kortaş mean?
Kortaş means “ember stone”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Kortaş a girl's or a boy's name?
Kortaş is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Kortaş come from?
Kortaş is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kortaş?
Kortaş 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 Kortaş have?
Kortaş 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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