Terlan means “eagle-like bird of prey”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Terlan is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Terlan mean?
Literal meaning
Terlan is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “eagle-like bird of prey”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Meaning themes: Animals
Terlan in Turkish
What does Terlan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Terlan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “eagle-like bird of prey” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Terlan come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Terlan a Turkish name?
Yes. Terlan is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Terlan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | TerlanLatin | Boy | same as above: “eagle-like bird of prey” | 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 Terlan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terlan | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Terlan
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Terlan
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 Terlan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SığınBoy“a kind of deer; flock of birds; abundance; cowering person”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- ÇilerGirl“warbling, singing (like a nightingale)”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- ŞahinerBoy“brave man like a falcon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- YağızkurtBoy“dark wolf”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- BinatBoy“thousand horses”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- DorukkurtBoy“summit wolf”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- AlakurtUnisex“wolf with a mottled coat”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- KarakuşBoy“eagle; the planet Jupiter”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
Common questions about Terlan
What does the name Terlan mean?
Terlan means “eagle-like bird of prey”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Terlan a girl's or a boy's name?
Terlan is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Terlan come from?
Terlan is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Terlan?
Terlan 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 Terlan have?
Terlan has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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