Yetim means “orphan; unique”. It comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Yetim is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Yetim mean?
Literal meaning
Yetim is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “orphan; unique”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Yetim in Turkish
What does Yetim mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Yetim. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “orphan; unique” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Yetim come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Yetim a Turkish name?
Yes. Yetim is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Yetim across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | YetimLatin | Unisex | same as above: “orphan; unique” | 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 Yetim
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yetim | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Yetim
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 Yetim rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- İkramîBoy“relating to honouring and hospitality; lover of hospitality”same language (turkish)
- AykulBoy“moon servant”same language (turkish)
- BeniceGirl“eternal, everlasting”same language (turkish)
- ÖzerdalBoy“true man branch”same language (turkish)
- NuratayBoy“light forefather”same language (turkish)
- MünasipBoy“suitable, fitting”same language (turkish)
- ÇinelBoy“honest, upright”same language (turkish)
- UygurUnisex“Uyghur, a Turkic people; civilized”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Yetim
What does the name Yetim mean?
Yetim means “orphan; unique”. It comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Yetim a girl's or a boy's name?
Yetim is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Yetim come from?
Yetim is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Yetim?
Yetim 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 Yetim have?
Yetim 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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