Unisex name
Atış name meaning
“throwing or shooting; a beat or heartbeat”
Atış means “throwing or shooting” and also “a beat or heartbeat.” It is formed in Turkish from the verb at- with the noun-forming suffix -ış. In Türkiye, it is used for both girls and boys. An arrow sent toward a target and a heartbeat illustrate its different everyday meanings.
What does Atış mean?
Throwing or shooting; a beat or heartbeat
In Turkish: atma eylemi; vuruş, kalp çarpışı
Atış is a Turkish action noun that can describe a projected movement or a repeated beat. In sport and military contexts it concerns throwing or shooting; in descriptions of the body it refers to pulse or heartbeat. The spelling alone does not establish which sense motivated the personal name.
Origin of the name Atış
Formed from the Turkish verb at- with the action-noun suffix -ış. Depending on the verbal sense, it denotes throwing, shooting, or beating, as of the heart.
How to pronounce Atış
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /atɯʃ/ |
Is Atış a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Atış is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Atış 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: Atiş
Names that sound like Atış
FAQ about the name Atış
What is the meaning of Atış?
Atış means “throwing or shooting; a beat or heartbeat”. Formed from the Turkish verb at- with the action-noun suffix -ış. Depending on the verbal sense, it denotes throwing, shooting, or beating, as of the heart.
Is Atış a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Atış is used for both boys and girls.
Is Atış in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Atış nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Atış?
Atış is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Atış have?
Atış has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Atış?
Atış 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 Atış?
Other spellings: Atiş.
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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