Vardar means “the Vardar river”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Vardar is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Vardar mean?
Literal meaning
Vardar is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “the Vardar river”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
place name
Meaning themes: Nature and seasons
Vardar in Turkish
What does Vardar mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Vardar. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “the Vardar river” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Vardar come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Vardar a Turkish name?
Yes. Vardar is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Vardar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | VardarLatin | Boy | same as above: “the Vardar river” | 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 Vardar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vardar | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
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Sibling names for Vardar
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 Vardar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TancanBoy“dawn soul”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- TanyıldızUnisex“morning star”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- BakirBoy“morning, early; not yet of age”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- GürselinGirl“mighty torrent”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- KoçaşBoy“guide; rain cloud”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- KardanGirl“snow-like; pure white”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- TengizalpUnisex“seafaring hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- SirapGirl“quenched with water; fresh, young”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
Common questions about Vardar
What does the name Vardar mean?
Vardar means “the Vardar river”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Vardar a girl's or a boy's name?
Vardar is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Vardar come from?
Vardar is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Vardar?
Vardar 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 Vardar have?
Vardar 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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