Nas means “people”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Nas is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 1 syllable (counted from the spelling) and 3 letters.
What does Nas mean?
Literal meaning
Nas is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “people”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Nas in Turkish
What does Nas mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Nas. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “people” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Nas come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Nas a Turkish name?
Yes. Nas is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Nas across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | NasLatin | Boy | same as above: “people” | 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 Nas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nas | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Nas
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 Nas rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MehcurBoy“abandoned, forsaken”same language (turkish)
- TünayUnisex“moon of the night”same language (turkish)
- OğulbeyBoy“son lord”same language (turkish)
- BahtıserGirl“fortunate, lucky”same language (turkish)
- GünderBoy“flagpole; iron-tipped staff of wandering dervishes”same language (turkish)
- AdışahGirl“renowned shah”same language (turkish)
- OlkıvançBoy“be proud”same language (turkish)
- İlksevGirl“first love”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Nas
What does the name Nas mean?
Nas means “people”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Nas a girl's or a boy's name?
Nas is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Nas come from?
Nas is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nas?
Nas 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 Nas have?
Nas has 1 syllable by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 3 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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