Yaltırak means “light, gleam; comet”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Yaltırak is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Yaltırak mean?
Literal meaning
Yaltırak is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “light, gleam; comet”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Meaning themes: Light
Yaltırak in Turkish
What does Yaltırak mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Yaltırak. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “light, gleam; comet” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Yaltırak come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Yaltırak a Turkish name?
Yes. Yaltırak is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Yaltırak across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | YaltırakLatin | Unisex | same as above: “light, gleam; 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 Yaltırak
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaltırak | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Yaltırak
Sibling names for Yaltırak
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 Yaltırak rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ErnurBoy“man of light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- IşınkanBoy“radiant lineage”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- TabendeGirl“shining, radiant”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- ZinnurBoy“possessor of light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- NurinisaUnisex“light of women”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- NurtekinBoy“prince of light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- FezanurGirl“light of space”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- DilferahUnisex“light-hearted, joyful”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
Common questions about Yaltırak
What does the name Yaltırak mean?
Yaltırak means “light, gleam; comet”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Yaltırak a girl's or a boy's name?
Yaltırak is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Yaltırak come from?
Yaltırak is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Yaltırak?
Yaltırak 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 Yaltırak have?
Yaltırak 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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