Unisex name
Sertap name meaning
“Radiant head, shining head”
Sertap means “radiant head” or “shining head.” It is explained through Persian ser, meaning head, and tāb, meaning light or brilliance. Used for girls and boys in Türkiye, it is related to the spelling Sertab, with the final consonant reflecting a familiar Turkish sound change.
What does Sertap mean?
Radiant head, shining head
In Turkish: Parlak baş, ışıldayan baş
Sertap combines the image of a head with radiance in a compact compound. It belongs with the spelling Sertab; the source word's range between brilliance and endurance helps explain why name dictionaries offer interpretations involving both shining light and the ability to persist.
Origin of the name Sertap
Sertap, alongside Sertab, is explained through Persian sar, 'head', and tāb, 'radiance, brilliance'. Tāb also has senses connected with endurance, which underlie competing interpretations of persistence; final p accords with Turkish devoicing.
How to pronounce Sertap
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /seɾtap/ |
Is Sertap a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sertap is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Sertap does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Sertap
Names with related meanings
- Güneş♀The sun
- Zehra♀Radiant woman
- Hiranur♀A combination of Hira and light
- Nisanur♀Light of women
- Burak♂Mount of the Night Journey
- Aysel♀Moon-bright
- Aynur♀Moonlight
- Beyza♀White, fair and bright
- İkranur♀A name combining the command 'read' with light
- Parla♀Shine
- Elanur♀Compound evoking hazel colour and light
- Esmanur♀A combination of Esma and light
FAQ about the name Sertap
What is the meaning of Sertap?
Sertap means “Radiant head, shining head”. Sertap, alongside Sertab, is explained through Persian sar, 'head', and tāb, 'radiance, brilliance'. Tāb also has senses connected with endurance, which underlie competing interpretations of persistence; final p accords with Turkish devoicing.
Is Sertap a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sertap is used for both boys and girls.
Is Sertap in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sertap nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sertap?
Sertap is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Sertap have?
Sertap has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Sertap?
Sertap does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Sertap?
Other spellings: Sertab.
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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