Sarıkaya means “yellow rock”. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Sarıkaya mean?
Literally: sarı 'yellow' + kaya 'rock'
Literal meaning
Sarıkaya is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “yellow rock”, from sarı 'yellow' + kaya 'rock'.
Sarıkaya in Turkish
What does Sarıkaya mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Sarıkaya. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “yellow rock” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Is Sarıkaya a Turkish name?
Yes. Sarıkaya is used as a given name in Turkish.
Sarıkaya across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SarıkayaLatin | Unisex | same as above: “yellow rock” | 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 Sarıkaya
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarıkaya | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Sarıkaya
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 Sarıkaya rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- EsatBoy“most fortunate”same language (turkish)
- AsıBoy“benefit, gain; mature”same language (turkish)
- MukbilBoy“fortunate, happy”same language (turkish)
- GünkutUnisex“sun blessing”same language (turkish)
- UçbayBoy“lord of the frontier”same language (turkish)
- ÖzbilenUnisex“one who knows the essence”same language (turkish)
- KızkınaGirl“little girl”same language (turkish)
- PeriveşGirl“fairy-like”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Sarıkaya
What does the name Sarıkaya mean?
Sarıkaya means “yellow rock”. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Sarıkaya a girl's or a boy's name?
Sarıkaya is recorded for both girls and boys.
Which languages use Sarıkaya?
Sarıkaya 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 Sarıkaya have?
Sarıkaya has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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