Sertap means “stubborn, resistant”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Sertap is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Sertap mean?
Literal meaning
Sertap is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “stubborn, resistant”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Sertap in Turkish
What does Sertap mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Sertap. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “stubborn, resistant” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Sertap come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Sertap a Turkish name?
Yes. Sertap is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Sertap across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SertapLatin | Unisex | same as above: “stubborn, resistant” | 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 Sertap
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sertap | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Sertap
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 Sertap rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ÇölbeyBoy“desert lord”same language (turkish)
- OykanBoy“mind blood”same language (turkish)
- BulutBoy“cloud”same language (turkish)
- AycihanBoy“moon that lights the world”same language (turkish)
- GümüşkutBoy“silver blessing”same language (turkish)
- GökçerBoy“fair man”same language (turkish)
- GüleğenBoy“cheerful”same language (turkish)
- YalgınayUnisex“flame moon”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Sertap
What does the name Sertap mean?
Sertap means “stubborn, resistant”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Sertap a girl's or a boy's name?
Sertap is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Sertap come from?
Sertap is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sertap?
Sertap 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 Sertap have?
Sertap 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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