Taşkent means “Tashkent”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Taşkent is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Taşkent mean?
Literal meaning
Taşkent is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “Tashkent”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Taşkent in Turkish
What does Taşkent mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Taşkent. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Tashkent” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Taşkent come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Taşkent a Turkish name?
Yes. Taşkent is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Taşkent across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | TaşkentLatin | Unisex | same as above: “Tashkent” | 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 Taşkent
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taşkent | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Taşkent
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 Taşkent rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SerhasUnisex“fern; a pointed-leaf plant”same language (turkish)
- GüldalıGirl“rose-branched”same language (turkish)
- NeşveGirl“joy, delight”same language (turkish)
- HudaventUnisex“lord, sovereign”same language (turkish)
- NazmiBoy“orderly; of verse”same language (turkish)
- DoğanbaşUnisex“falcon head”same language (turkish)
- GirayalpUnisex“Giray the hero”same language (turkish)
- AkgüneşUnisex“bright sun”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Taşkent
What does the name Taşkent mean?
Taşkent means “Tashkent”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Taşkent a girl's or a boy's name?
Taşkent is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Taşkent come from?
Taşkent is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Taşkent?
Taşkent 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 Taşkent have?
Taşkent has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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