Şatır means “cheerful, merry”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Şatır is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Şatır mean?
Literal meaning
Şatır is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “cheerful, merry”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Şatır in Turkish
What does Şatır mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şatır. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “cheerful, merry” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Şatır come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Şatır a Turkish name?
Yes. Şatır is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Şatır across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞatırLatin | Boy | same as above: “cheerful, merry” | 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 Şatır
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şatır | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Şatır
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 Şatır rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MacitBoy“glorious, noble”same language (turkish)
- ÇetinerBoy“tough man”same language (turkish)
- AykaşUnisex“crescent-browed”same language (turkish)
- NadideGirl“rare, precious”same language (turkish)
- BalhanUnisex“honey khan”same language (turkish)
- GülbilGirl“knowing rose”same language (turkish)
- TeyfikUnisex“variant of Tevfik, success and divine guidance”same language (turkish)
- TöreliUnisex“good; hospitable; noble”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Şatır
What does the name Şatır mean?
Şatır means “cheerful, merry”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Şatır a girl's or a boy's name?
Şatır is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Şatır come from?
Şatır is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şatır?
Şatır 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 Şatır have?
Şatır 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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