Boy name
Alaca name meaning
“mottled; displaying several colors”
Alaca means “mottled” or “displaying several colors.” This Turkish name comes from ala with the suffix ca and is used for boys in Türkiye. Its meaning appears visibly in a speckled feather, patterned fabric, or an animal coat marked with patches of different colors.
What does Alaca mean?
Mottled; displaying several colors
In Turkish: farklı renkleri bir arada taşıyan
Alaca describes an appearance formed by several colors rather than a single hue. Turkish uses it for animal coats, patterned fabrics, and other surfaces; it also occurs in the expression alaca karanlık, twilight. Its separate use as a place name does not change the word's basic meaning.
Origin of the name Alaca
It derives from Turkish ala, multicolored or mottled, with the suffix -ca. It describes mixed colors or a variegated surface.
How to pronounce Alaca
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /alad͡ʒa/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | آلاجه |
Is Alaca a boy’s name?
Yes, Alaca is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Alaca does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Alaca
- Alaa♂Loftiness, elevated standing
- Alacan♂♀A colorful, variegated soul
- Alaz♂Flame, a rising tongue of fire
- Alican♂Ali combined with life or soul
- Atacan♂A name joining ancestor and life
- Alan♂Open ground, plain, field
- Alay♂Regiment
- Arca♂Clean, pure
- Alec♂Defender of people
- Aracı♂Mediator, intermediary
- Atmaca♂Sparrowhawk, a bird of prey
- Ağacan♂Dear ağa
FAQ about the name Alaca
What is the meaning of Alaca?
Alaca means “mottled; displaying several colors”. It derives from Turkish ala, multicolored or mottled, with the suffix -ca. It describes mixed colors or a variegated surface.
Is Alaca a boy’s name?
Yes, Alaca is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Alaca in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Alaca nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Alaca?
Alaca is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Alaca have?
Alaca has 3 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Alaca?
Alaca does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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