Tatar means “a Turkic people; mounted courier”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Tatar is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Tatar mean?
Literal meaning
Tatar is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “a Turkic people; mounted courier”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Tatar in Turkish
What does Tatar mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Tatar. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “a Turkic people; mounted courier” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Tatar come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Tatar a Turkish name?
Yes. Tatar is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Tatar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | TatarLatin | Boy | same as above: “a Turkic people; mounted courier” | 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 Tatar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tatar | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Tatar
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 Tatar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AtamtürkBoy“my father the Turk”same language (turkish)
- MesihBoy“anointed”same language (turkish)
- HasayGirl“pure moon”same language (turkish)
- FaysalBoy“decisive judge”same language (turkish)
- AysineGirl“moon-bright pure-hearted”same language (turkish)
- GümanBoy“belief; opinion; desire; cheerfulness”same language (turkish)
- AlataşUnisex“mottled stone”same language (turkish)
- BuluşUnisex“discovery, invention”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Tatar
What does the name Tatar mean?
Tatar means “a Turkic people; mounted courier”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Tatar a girl's or a boy's name?
Tatar is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Tatar come from?
Tatar is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Tatar?
Tatar 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 Tatar have?
Tatar 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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