Serap means “mirage”. It comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Serap is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Serap mean?
Literal meaning
Serap is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “mirage”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Serap in Turkish
What does Serap mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Serap. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “mirage” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Serap come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Serap a Turkish name?
Yes. Serap is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Serap across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SerapLatin | Girl | same as above: “mirage” | 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 Serap
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serap | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Serap
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 Serap rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NurözUnisex“radiant essence”same language (turkish)
- MuvahhitBoy“one who believes in the oneness of God”same language (turkish)
- NurerBoy“man of light”same language (turkish)
- MemnunBoy“pleased, content”same language (turkish)
- HanedanBoy“dynasty, noble house”same language (turkish)
- OkbayBoy“arrow lord”same language (turkish)
- VeysîBoy“form of the Arabic name Uways”same language (turkish)
- İlaldıBoy“took the land”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Serap
What does the name Serap mean?
Serap means “mirage”. It comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Serap a girl's or a boy's name?
Serap is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Serap come from?
Serap is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Serap?
Serap 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 Serap have?
Serap 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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