Vedat means “affection, love”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Vedat is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Vedat mean?
Literal meaning
Vedat is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “affection, love”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Love and affection
Vedat in Turkish
What does Vedat mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Vedat. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “affection, love” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Vedat come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Vedat a Turkish name?
Yes. Vedat is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Vedat across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | VedatLatin | Boy | same as above: “affection, love” | 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 Vedat
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vedat | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Vedat
Sibling names for Vedat
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 Vedat rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SevsevilUnisex“love and be loved”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- AşkımGirl“my love”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- CanhanımUnisex“beloved lady”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- HoşnigârUnisex“fair, pleasing beloved”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- TaciserGirl“crown of the head; most beloved”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- AtacanBoy“dear father”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- SevilGirl“be loved”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- SevilayUnisex“beloved moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
Common questions about Vedat
What does the name Vedat mean?
Vedat means “affection, love”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Vedat a girl's or a boy's name?
Vedat is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Vedat come from?
Vedat is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Vedat?
Vedat 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 Vedat have?
Vedat 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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