Boy name
İstamat name meaning
“stopping, cessation”
İstamat means “stopping” or “cessation” and belongs to the Greek name family of Stamatios and Stamatis. These names are connected with stamatō, meaning to stop. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, İstamat illustrates how a Greek name takes a Turkish sound form.
What does İstamat mean?
Stopping, cessation
In Turkish: durma, sona erme
İstamat may illustrate the addition of an initial vowel when a Greek name enters Turkish. Stamatis and Stamatios are the related forms behind this interpretation. The source name family has been associated with wishing something to stop, although this particular adaptation needs confirmation.
Origin of the name İstamat
İstamat is probably a Turkish adaptation of Greek Stamatios or Stamatis. These names are associated with Greek stamatō, meaning 'to stop' or 'to bring to a halt.'
How to pronounce İstamat
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /istamat/ |
Is İstamat a boy’s name?
Yes, İstamat is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
İstamat 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.
Famous people named İstamat
- İstamat Zihni Özdamar · b. 1879
FAQ about the name İstamat
What is the meaning of İstamat?
İstamat means “stopping, cessation”. İstamat is probably a Turkish adaptation of Greek Stamatios or Stamatis. These names are associated with Greek stamatō, meaning 'to stop' or 'to bring to a halt.'
Is İstamat a boy’s name?
Yes, İstamat is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is İstamat in the Quran?
No. Neither the name İstamat nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name İstamat?
İstamat is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does İstamat have?
İstamat has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name İstamat?
İstamat 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.
Famous people named İstamat?
Notable people named İstamat include İstamat Zihni Özdamar.
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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