Tau means “mountain”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh.
- Tau is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh.
- 1 syllable (counted from the spelling) and 3 letters.
What does Tau mean?
Literal meaning
Tau (Тау) is a Kazakh boy's name listed in the KazPER name list. The name is identical to the Kazakh word тау, which a dictionary glosses as ‘mountain’.[1]
Meaning themes: Nature and seasons
Tau in Kazakh
What does Tau mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Тау and Tau (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “mountain” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Tau come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Tau a Kazakh name?
Yes. Tau is documented as a given name in Kazakh. It is built from Turkic words.
Tau across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | ТауCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “mountain” | 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 Tau
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.
Names related to Tau
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Tau
Names recorded for the same language (Kazakh) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Tau rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZhaiykBoy“the Ural river”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- ZhailauBoy“summer pasture”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- YertisBoy“the Irtysh river”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- OrmanBoy“forest”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- ShapakBoy“glow of dawn”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- AkanBoy“flowing; spring, fountain”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- CaferBoy“stream; full river”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- RauzaGirl“garden, meadow”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
Common questions about Tau
What does the name Tau mean?
Tau means “mountain”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh.
Is Tau a girl's or a boy's name?
Tau is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Tau come from?
Tau is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Tau?
Tau is recorded for Kazakh. 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 Tau spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Тау (Cyrillic), Tau (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Tau have?
Tau has 1 syllable by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 3 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.
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed in KazPER; KazPER lists Тау; KazPER English spelling Tau
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