Boy name
Alakurt name meaning
“a wolf with a mottled coat”
Alakurt means “a wolf with a mottled coat.” It combines the Turkish words ala, “variegated,” and kurt, “wolf,” and is used for boys in Türkiye. The name evokes a wolf’s coat containing lighter and darker hairs, bringing an animal image and a description of color together.
What does Alakurt mean?
A wolf with a mottled coat
In Turkish: alacalı posta sahip kurt
Alakurt describes a wolf through the varied coloring of its coat. Ala does not name one fixed color but suggests different tones appearing together. The name resembles Akkurt and Bozkurt in construction, without automatically identifying a particular character from an epic or myth.
Origin of the name Alakurt
It combines Turkish ala, mottled or multicolored, with kurt, wolf. The first element describes the animal's coat.
How to pronounce Alakurt
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /alakuɾt/ |
Is Alakurt a boy’s name?
Yes, Alakurt is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Alakurt does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Alakurt
What is the meaning of Alakurt?
Alakurt means “a wolf with a mottled coat”. It combines Turkish ala, mottled or multicolored, with kurt, wolf. The first element describes the animal's coat.
Is Alakurt a boy’s name?
Yes, Alakurt is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Alakurt in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Alakurt nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Alakurt?
Alakurt is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Alakurt have?
Alakurt has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Alakurt?
Alakurt 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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