Yaldırak means “bright, shining; comet”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Yaldırak is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Yaldırak mean?
Literal meaning
Yaldırak is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “bright, shining; comet”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Meaning themes: Light
Yaldırak in Turkish
What does Yaldırak mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Yaldırak. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “bright, shining; comet” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Yaldırak come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Yaldırak a Turkish name?
Yes. Yaldırak is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Yaldırak across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | YaldırakLatin | Unisex | same as above: “bright, shining; comet” | 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 Yaldırak
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaldırak | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Yaldırak
Sibling names for Yaldırak
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 Yaldırak rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NurdilGirl“luminous heart”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- SonnurUnisex“last light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- IşılakBoy“bright, radiant”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- NurperiGirl“fairy of light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- FezanurGirl“light of space”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- ZinnurBoy“possessor of light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- MehtapGirl“moonlight”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- SernurGirl“foremost light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
Common questions about Yaldırak
What does the name Yaldırak mean?
Yaldırak means “bright, shining; comet”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Yaldırak a girl's or a boy's name?
Yaldırak is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Yaldırak come from?
Yaldırak is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Yaldırak?
Yaldırak 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 Yaldırak have?
Yaldırak has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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