Boy name
Alkas name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Alkas is a two-syllable name used for boys in Türkiye. In astronomical history, it also appears as an alternative designation for Alkes, a star in Crater; that usage is separate from the given name. Similar-sounding names include Alkan, meaning crimson blood, and Almas, meaning diamond.
The name Alkas at a glance
Syllables
Al · kas
2 syllables · 5 letters · /alkas/
Use
Boy
1 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Documented use
Alkas also occurs in astronomical history as an alternative designation for the star now called Alkes in Crater; this usage is separate from the given name.
Source: Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
Similar names with known meanings
Alkas: language and spelling facts
How to pronounce Alkas
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /alkas/ |
Is Alkas a boy’s name?
Yes, Alkas is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Alkas does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Alkaş
Names that sound like Alkas
- Alkan♂Crimson blood, red blood
- Almas♂Diamond, a precious hard gemstone
- Atlas♂Mythological Titan who bears the heavens
- Aras♂The name of the Aras River
- Altay♂The Altai Mountains
- Ahlas♂Purer
- Alaz♂Flame, a rising tongue of fire
- Alpay♂A compound name evoking valour and the moon
- Altan♂Crimson dawn
- Abbas♂Stern-faced
- Aykan♂A name combining moon and blood
- Aka♂Elder brother
Famous people named Alkas
- Alkas Bekişoğlu · b. 1952
FAQ about the name Alkas
Is Alkas a boy’s name?
Yes, Alkas is used mostly as a boy’s name.
How many syllables does Alkas have?
Alkas has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Alkas?
Alkas does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Alkas?
Other spellings: Alkaş.
Famous people named Alkas?
Notable people named Alkas include Alkas Bekişoğlu.
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.
Entry ID: nm03143 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake