Sumer means “the ancient Sumerians”. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Sumer mean?
Literal meaning
Sumer is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “the ancient Sumerians”.
Sumer in Turkish
What does Sumer mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Sumer. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “the ancient Sumerians” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Is Sumer a Turkish name?
Yes. Sumer is used as a given name in Turkish.
Sumer across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SumerLatin | Unisex | same as above: “the ancient Sumerians” | 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 Sumer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumer | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Sumer
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 Sumer rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- YaldırımUnisex“lightning”same language (turkish)
- TemreGirl“a single date”same language (turkish)
- YelerBoy“swift as the wind”same language (turkish)
- AktekinBoy“pure prince”same language (turkish)
- MinnetGirl“gratitude”same language (turkish)
- GöcekBoy“fresh and pretty; corner or edge; crop a hand-span high”same language (turkish)
- KordayBoy“swan”same language (turkish)
- ZerrintaçUnisex“golden crown”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Sumer
What does the name Sumer mean?
Sumer means “the ancient Sumerians”. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Sumer a girl's or a boy's name?
Sumer is recorded for both girls and boys.
Which languages use Sumer?
Sumer 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 Sumer have?
Sumer 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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