Yazır means “name of an Oghuz Turkmen tribe”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Yazır is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Yazır mean?
Literal meaning
Yazır is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “name of an Oghuz Turkmen tribe”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
tribal name
Yazır in Turkish
What does Yazır mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Yazır. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “name of an Oghuz Turkmen tribe” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Yazır come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Yazır a Turkish name?
Yes. Yazır is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Yazır across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | YazırLatin | Boy | same as above: “name of an Oghuz Turkmen tribe” | 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 Yazır
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yazır | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Yazır
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 Yazır rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ElçibeyUnisex“envoy lord”same language (turkish)
- TuğserBoy“head of the standard”same language (turkish)
- BulunçUnisex“conscience”same language (turkish)
- ÇakımBoy“lightning, spark”same language (turkish)
- AtabeyBoy“atabeg, guardian lord”same language (turkish)
- İstiklâlUnisex“independence”same language (turkish)
- UraltayBoy“city of the Altai”same language (turkish)
- FerahnümaUnisex“joy-showing, joyful”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Yazır
What does the name Yazır mean?
Yazır means “name of an Oghuz Turkmen tribe”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Yazır a girl's or a boy's name?
Yazır is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Yazır come from?
Yazır is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Yazır?
Yazır 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 Yazır have?
Yazır 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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