Boy name
Barlas name meaning
“the name of a historical Mongol tribe”
Barlas is the name of a historical Mongol tribe. Taken from that tribal designation of Mongolian origin, it is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Its clearest historical association is the Barlas tribe to which Timur belonged, giving the name a concrete connection with Central Asian history.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Mongolian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Barlas mean?
The name of a historical Mongol tribe
In Turkish: tarihî bir Moğol boyunun adı
Barlas is a personal name drawn from a historical tribal designation rather than a clearly defined adjective. Its association with the Barlas tribe, to which Timur belonged, is well established; this historical connection is firmer than popular translations such as warrior or hero.
How popular is Barlas?
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
- 61provinces
Where is Barlas in the top 30?
61 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Barlas
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
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 →
Why is Barlas popular?
Barlas carries a historical connection as the name of a Mongol tribe. Its two-syllable form and distinct consonants give it a strong sound.
Origin of the name Barlas
From Barlas, a tribal name of Mongolian origin. The original lexical meaning of the tribal designation is uncertain.
Double names with Barlas
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Barlas Amed
Meaning of each name
- Barlas: the name of a historical Mongol tribe
- Amed: the Kurdish name of Diyarbakır
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Ohannes Barlas
Meaning of each name
- Ohannes: God has shown favor
- Barlas: the name of a historical Mongol tribe
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Barlas Hazar
Meaning of each name
- Barlas: the name of a historical Mongol tribe
- Hazar: the Caspian Sea and historical Khazars
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Muhtar Barlas
Meaning of each name
- Muhtar: chosen; selected or preferred
- Barlas: the name of a historical Mongol tribe
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Barlas Fikret
Meaning of each name
- Barlas: the name of a historical Mongol tribe
- Fikret: thought; reflection and consideration
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Zınar Barlas
Meaning of each name
- Zınar: rock; rocky outcrop
- Barlas: the name of a historical Mongol tribe
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Ali Barlas, Barlas Ege, Barlas Efe, Barlas Alp.
How to pronounce Barlas
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /baɾlas/ |
Is Barlas a boy’s name?
Yes, Barlas is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Barlas appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Barlas
Famous people named Barlas
- Barlas Erinç · b. 1968
- Barlas Doğu · b. 1936
- Barlas Küntay · b. 1935
- Barlas Tuser · b. 1939
FAQ about the name Barlas
What is the meaning of Barlas?
Barlas means “the name of a historical Mongol tribe”. From Barlas, a tribal name of Mongolian origin. The original lexical meaning of the tribal designation is uncertain.
Is Barlas a boy’s name?
Yes, Barlas is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Barlas in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Barlas nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Barlas?
Barlas is of Mongolian origin.
How many syllables does Barlas have?
Barlas has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Barlas?
Barlas appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Barlas?
Some ideas: Barlas Amed; Ohannes Barlas; Barlas Hazar.
Famous people named Barlas?
Notable people named Barlas include Barlas Erinç, Barlas Doğu, Barlas Küntay.
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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