Yalman means “edge of a blade; steep”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Yalman is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Yalman mean?
Literal meaning
Yalman is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “edge of a blade; steep”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Yalman in Turkish
What does Yalman mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Yalman. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “edge of a blade; steep” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Yalman come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Yalman a Turkish name?
Yes. Yalman is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Yalman across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | YalmanLatin | Boy | same as above: “edge of a blade; steep” | 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 Yalman
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yalman | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Yalman
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 Yalman rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SerdarhanBoy“commander khan”same language (turkish)
- AdananBoy“dedicated in memory of; a vow”same language (turkish)
- AyıkBoy“alert, sober”same language (turkish)
- AysultanGirl“holder of sovereignty, ruler, king”same language (turkish)
- ÖzbayBoy“true lord”same language (turkish)
- SıdalBoy“strength, endurance; maturing; short-tempered”same language (turkish)
- DadaşBoy“brother; brave young man”same language (turkish)
- GülsoyUnisex“rose lineage”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Yalman
What does the name Yalman mean?
Yalman means “edge of a blade; steep”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Yalman a girl's or a boy's name?
Yalman is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Yalman come from?
Yalman is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Yalman?
Yalman 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 Yalman have?
Yalman 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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