Yayla means “highland pasture”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Yayla is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Yayla mean?
Literal meaning
Yayla is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “highland pasture”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Yayla in Turkish
What does Yayla mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Yayla. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “highland pasture” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Yayla come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Yayla a Turkish name?
Yes. Yayla is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Yayla across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | YaylaLatin | Unisex | same as above: “highland pasture” | 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 Yayla
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yayla | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Yayla
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 Yayla rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AllıkızUnisex“rosy-cheeked healthy girl”same language (turkish)
- MenzureGirl“worthy of regard, worth seeing, suitable, acceptable”same language (turkish)
- KarakaşUnisex“one with thick dark eyebrows”same language (turkish)
- MetinkayaUnisex“firm rock”same language (turkish)
- SümeyraGirl“little brunette”same language (turkish)
- TayberkBoy“firm foal”same language (turkish)
- GelengülUnisex“arriving rose”same language (turkish)
- HazineGirl“treasure”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Yayla
What does the name Yayla mean?
Yayla means “highland pasture”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Yayla a girl's or a boy's name?
Yayla is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Yayla come from?
Yayla is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Yayla?
Yayla 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 Yayla have?
Yayla 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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