Talas means “blown dust; storm; trouble; corner; an Oghuz tribe”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kyrgyz and also used in Turkish.
- Talas is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Kyrgyz.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Talas mean?
Literal meaning
Talas (Талас) is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Kyrgyz. Wiktionary gives no etymology for it, so its meaning is left open here.[1]
Talas in Turkish and Kyrgyz
What does Talas mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Talas. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “blown dust; storm; trouble; corner; an Oghuz tribe” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Talas mean in Kyrgyz?
In Kyrgyz the name is written Талас, Talas (Wiktionary romanization) and تالاس. No separate Kyrgyz gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “blown dust; storm; trouble; corner; an Oghuz tribe” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Talas come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
How do you pronounce Talas?
In IPA: /tɑˈlɑs/, as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Which languages use the name Talas?
Talas is used as a given name in Turkish and Kyrgyz. Its origin is Turkic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Talas across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | TalasLatin | Boy | same as above: “blown dust; storm; trouble; corner; an Oghuz tribe” | Editorial |
| Kyrgyz | ТаласCyrillic تالاسArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “blown dust; storm; trouble; corner; an Oghuz tribe” | Documented[1] |
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 Talas
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.
Sibling names for Talas
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Talas rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- RüveydeGirl“gradually, step by step”same language (turkish)
- EnginizUnisex“valuable person who leaves a mark”same language (turkish)
- BeybolatUnisex“lord strong as steel”same language (turkish)
- BerkmenBoy“strong, firm-natured person”same language (turkish)
- YaverBoy“helper, aide”same language (turkish)
- GülümGirl“my flower; my flower-like daughter”same language (turkish)
- BolkanBoy“plentiful blood”same language (turkish)
- EcemişBoy“wise and mature”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Talas
What does the name Talas mean?
Talas means “blown dust; storm; trouble; corner; an Oghuz tribe”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kyrgyz and also used in Turkish.
Is Talas a girl's or a boy's name?
Talas is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Kyrgyz: boys.
Where does Talas come from?
Talas is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Talas?
Talas is recorded for Turkish and Kyrgyz. 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 is Talas spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Талас (Cyrillic), Talas (Latin), تالاس (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Talas have?
Talas has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Талас”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 89255936. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Kyrgyz section; IPA /tɑˈlɑs/; listed as a male given name in the Kyrgyz section; headword of the Kyrgyz given-name entry (+2 more)
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