Boy name
Arat name meaning
“Common person, ordinary person”
Arat means “a common person” or “an ordinary person.” It is connected with Mongolian arad or arat, words referring to the people or ordinary members of society. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name has a direct linguistic association with arad and the collective idea of everyday people.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Mongolian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Arat mean?
Common person, ordinary person
In Turkish: Halktan kimse, sıradan insan
Under its Mongolian interpretation, Arat emphasizes the people or an ordinary person rather than a title of rule. It occurs as both a given name and surname in Turkish; although its short form invites other interpretations, this meaning rests on a historical Mongolian word.
How popular is Arat?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 1provinces
Where is Arat in the top 30?
1 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Arat
Associated with Mongolian arad or arat, “the people, ordinary people, a common person.” Other interpretations through Turkish words also occur, but they are separate proposals rather than parts of the Mongolian derivation.
Double names with Arat
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Arat Türabi
Meaning of each name
- Arat: Common person, ordinary person
- Türabi: of the earth; related to soil
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Halet Arat
Meaning of each name
- Halet: a state or condition; a mood
- Arat: Common person, ordinary person
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Arat Ezel
Meaning of each name
- Arat: Common person, ordinary person
- Ezel: beginningless past; eternity without beginning
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Behlül Arat
Meaning of each name
- Behlül: cheerful; smiling and generous
- Arat: Common person, ordinary person
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Arat Necdet
Meaning of each name
- Arat: Common person, ordinary person
- Necdet: bravery, valour; coming to someone's aid
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Nami Arat
Meaning of each name
- Nami: renowned, well-known
- Arat: Common person, ordinary person
How to pronounce Arat
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aɾat/ |
Is Arat a boy’s name?
Yes, Arat is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Arat appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Arat
- Aras♂The name of the Aras River
- Azat♂Free
- Aram♂Calm, peaceful, tranquil
- Araf♂Heights
- Araz♂The Azerbaijani name of the Aras River
- Arhat♂One spiritually accomplished and worthy of reverence
- Aral♂İsland
- Aret♂
- Arap♂A person belonging to the Arab people
- Ahat♂One
- Ara♂Name of the legendary Ara the Beautiful
- Aran♂Sheltered warm place
FAQ about the name Arat
What is the meaning of Arat?
Arat means “Common person, ordinary person”. Associated with Mongolian arad or arat, “the people, ordinary people, a common person.” Other interpretations through Turkish words also occur, but they are separate proposals rather than parts of the Mongolian derivation.
Is Arat a boy’s name?
Yes, Arat is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Arat in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Arat nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Arat?
Arat is of Mongolian origin.
How many syllables does Arat have?
Arat has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Arat?
Arat appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Arat?
Some ideas: Arat Türabi; Halet Arat; Arat Ezel.
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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