Talğat means “countenance, fair face”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh and Bashkir and also used in Tatar.
- Talğat is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Talğat mean?
Literal meaning
Talğat (Талғат) is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Bashkir. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic طَلْعَة (‘look, appearance’). The meaning has not yet been confirmed from the source word's own entry, so it is held for review.[1]
Also glossed as “look, appearance”[1]LikelyNot every component could be confirmed from its own Wiktionary entry (unconfirmed_gloss).
Talğat in Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Talğat mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Талғат and Talgat (common romanization). Here it is glossed as “appearance, countenance”. It is recorded as a boy's name.[2]
What does Talğat mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Талгат and Talgat (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “countenance, fair face” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Talğat mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Талғат, Talğat (Wiktionary romanization) and Talgat (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “countenance, fair face” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Talğat come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic طَلْعَة (‘look, appearance’).[1]✓ Documented
How do you pronounce Talğat?
In IPA: [tɑɫ.ˈʁɑt], as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Which languages use the name Talğat?
Talğat is used as a given name in Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Talğat across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | ТалғатCyrillic | Boy | “appearance, countenance” | Documented[2] |
| Tatar | ТалгатCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “countenance, fair face” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | ТалғатCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “countenance, fair face” | 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 Talğat
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Талғат[1] | Bashkir | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Talgat[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Талгат[2] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Талғат[2] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Talgat | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Талгат | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Talgat | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Talğat[1] | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (Wiktionary romanization) |
| Talgat | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Talğat
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 Talğat rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KazhyrBoy“strength, perseverance”same language (kazakh)
- YessenmuratBoy“safe; peaceful + cherished goal”same language (kazakh)
- MansurBoy“victorious, aided”same language (kazakh, tatar, bashkir)
- AltynbikeGirl“golden lady”same language (kazakh)
- GabdullaBoy“servant of God”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- AinurUnisex“moonlight”same language (kazakh, tatar, bashkir)
- ShakhnazarBoy“the king's favour”same language (kazakh)
- MinsyluGirl“beauty with a birthmark”same language (tatar, bashkir)
Common questions about Talğat
What does the name Talğat mean?
Talğat means “countenance, fair face”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh and Bashkir and also used in Tatar.
Is Talğat a girl's or a boy's name?
Talğat is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Kazakh: boys; Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Talğat come from?
Talğat is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Talğat?
Talğat is recorded for Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir. 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 Talğat spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Талғат (Cyrillic), Талгат (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Talğat have?
Talğat has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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 “Талғат”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93585050. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Bashkir section; IPA [tɑɫ.ˈʁɑt]; etymology states: From Arabic طَلْعَة (ṭalʕa, “look, appearance”); listed as a male given name in the Bashkir section (+2 more)
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed as a kazakh given name (masculine) in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Talgat recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Талгат recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Талғат (kazakh) recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list
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