Yakut means “ruby”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish and Turkmen.
- Yakut is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Turkmen.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Yakut mean?
Literal meaning
Yakut is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish and Turkmen. It means “ruby”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Yakut in Turkish and Turkmen
What does Yakut mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Yakut. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “ruby” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
What does Yakut mean in Turkmen?
In Turkmen the name is written Ýakut. No separate Turkmen gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “ruby” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Yakut come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Yakut?
Yakut is used as a given name in Turkish and Turkmen. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Yakut across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | YakutLatin | Unisex | same as above: “ruby” | Editorial |
| Turkmen | ÝakutLatin | Girl | same as above: “ruby” | 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 Yakut
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakut | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Ýakut | Turkmen | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Yakut
Sibling names for Yakut
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Yakut rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AltınayGirl“golden moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltıntaçUnisex“golden crown”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- İnciferGirl“shining like a pearl, beautiful”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltınsoyUnisex“golden lineage”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltıntuğBoy“golden standard”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltınokBoy“golden arrow”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltınsaçGirl“golden-haired”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- TanzerUnisex“golden dawn”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Yakut
What does the name Yakut mean?
Yakut means “ruby”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish and Turkmen.
Is Yakut a girl's or a boy's name?
Yakut is recorded for both girls and boys. By language: Turkish: girls and boys; Turkmen: girls.
Where does Yakut come from?
Yakut is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Yakut?
Yakut is recorded for Turkish and Turkmen. 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 Yakut spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Yakut (Latin), Ýakut (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Yakut have?
Yakut 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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