Yaşar means “he lives; long-lived”. It comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- Yaşar is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Yaşar mean?
Literally: from yaşamaq 'to live'
Literal meaning
Yaşar is a boy's name used in Azerbaijani and Turkish. It means “he lives; long-lived”, from from yaşamaq 'to live'. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Yaşar in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Yaşar mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Yaşar. Here it is glossed as “lives, living”. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Yaşar mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Yaşar. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “he lives; long-lived” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Yaşar come from?
Turkic, compound. From from yaşamaq 'to live'.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Yaşar?
Yaşar is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Turkic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Yaşar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | YaşarLatin | Boy | “lives, living” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | YaşarLatin | Boy | same as above: “he lives; long-lived” | 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 Yaşar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaşar | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Yaşar | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Yaşar
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 Yaşar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ÜlkümenBoy“one devoted to an ideal”same language (turkish)
- DülgerBoy“carpenter, builder of timber structures”same language (turkish)
- ÇavBoy“fame, renown; trace; loud sound; news”same language (turkish)
- NakıpBoy“head of a tribe”same language (turkish)
- SoydinçerUnisex“vigorous man of lineage”same language (turkish)
- BengühanGirl“eternal ruler”same language (turkish)
- HürselUnisex“free torrent”same language (turkish)
- KongurBoy“chestnut-brown”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Yaşar
What does the name Yaşar mean?
Yaşar means “he lives; long-lived”. It comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Is Yaşar a girl's or a boy's name?
Yaşar is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Yaşar come from?
Yaşar is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Yaşar?
Yaşar is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani. 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 Yaşar have?
Yaşar 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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