Boy name
Polat name meaning
“steel; a hard, durable metal”
Polat means steel, a hard and durable metal. It comes from Persian pūlād and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Turkish also has the form Pulat, used for both the material and the name. A steel sword provides a concrete image of its literal meaning.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Polat mean?
Steel; a hard, durable metal
In Turkish: çelik; sert ve dayanıklı metal
Polat draws its imagery from the hardness and durability of steel. In older poetry and narrative, the word can appear alongside swords, armor and images of firmness. It belongs to the same broad naming tradition as Çelik and Demir, although its direct meaning is steel rather than iron.
How popular is Polat?
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
- 6provinces
Where is Polat in the top 30?
6 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 Polat
Polat comes from Persian pūlād, 'steel'. Turkish has used both Polat and Pulat as forms of the word and as personal names.
Double names with Polat
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Polat Samir
Meaning of each name
- Polat: steel; a hard, durable metal
- Samir: evening conversationalist; companion in nighttime talk
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Devran Polat
Meaning of each name
- Devran: the passage of time; the world's changing fortunes
- Polat: steel; a hard, durable metal
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Polat Ulvi
Meaning of each name
- Polat: steel; a hard, durable metal
- Ulvi: lofty, exalted; spiritually elevated
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Yadigar Polat
Meaning of each name
- Yadigar: keepsake; a gift preserving a memory
- Polat: steel; a hard, durable metal
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Polat Daniş
Meaning of each name
- Polat: steel; a hard, durable metal
- Daniş: knowledge, understanding, and learning
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Cahit Polat
Meaning of each name
- Cahit: striving; making a determined effort
- Polat: steel; a hard, durable metal
How to pronounce Polat
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /polat/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | پولاد |
Is Polat a boy’s name?
Yes, Polat is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 92% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Polat appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Polat
Names with related meanings
- Atlas♂Mythological Titan who bears the heavens
- Aslan♂Lion
- Aybars♂Compound of moon and leopard
- Hamza♂Lion
- Yaman♂Formidable, tough
- Kadir♂Capable
- Metin♂Firm
- Batuhan♂Steadfast khan
- Egemen♂Sovereign, independent in exercising authority
- Alpaslan♂Valiant lion
- Yavuz♂Stern, formidable
- Berkay♂A name combining firmness and moon imagery
Famous people named Polat
- Polat Kemboi Arıkan · b. 1990
- Polat Can · b. 1980
- Polat Keser · b. 1985
- Polat Kocaoğlu · b. 1979
- Polat Yaldır · b. 2003
- Polat Bilgin · b. 1976
- Polat Kaya · b. 1986
- Polat Polatçı · b. 2001
- Polat Parlak · b. 1993
- Polat Şaroğlu · b. 1969
- Polat Türkmen · b. 1957
- Polat Abay · b. 2003
FAQ about the name Polat
What is the meaning of Polat?
Polat means “steel; a hard, durable metal”. Polat comes from Persian pūlād, 'steel'. Turkish has used both Polat and Pulat as forms of the word and as personal names.
Is Polat a boy’s name?
Yes, Polat is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 92% of bearers are male.
Is Polat in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Polat nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Polat?
Polat is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Polat have?
Polat has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Polat?
Polat appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Polat?
Some ideas: Polat Samir; Devran Polat; Polat Ulvi.
Famous people named Polat?
Notable people named Polat include Polat Kemboi Arıkan, Polat Can, Polat Keser.
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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