Boy name
Talat name meaning
“beauty of face; handsome appearance”
Talat means “beauty of face” or “handsome appearance.” Used for boys in Türkiye, it derives from Arabic ṭalʿa, a word encompassing face, appearance, and emergence. Its Ottoman Turkish spelling was Tal’at. The poet and translator Talat Sait Halman provides a concrete association with the history of Turkish literature.
What does Talat mean?
Beauty of face; handsome appearance
In Turkish: yüz güzelliği, güzel görünüş
Talat expresses beauty through the idea of a face or pleasing appearance. It belongs to a group of names associated with abstract qualities in Ottoman usage, and its literary imagery overlaps with Cemal, another name connected with beauty.
Origin of the name Talat
Talat derives from Arabic ṭalʿa, referring to appearance, countenance, or emergence. It was used in Ottoman Turkish in the form Tal'at.
Double names with Talat
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Talat Artun
Meaning of each name
- Talat: beauty of face; handsome appearance
- Artun: awake, watchful; also linked with resurrection
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Sadri Talat
Meaning of each name
- Sadri: pertaining to the chest or chief position
- Talat: beauty of face; handsome appearance
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Talat Ümran
Meaning of each name
- Talat: beauty of face; handsome appearance
- Ümran: civilization, flourishing settlement and prosperity
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Hami Talat
Meaning of each name
- Hami: protector; patron and supporter
- Talat: beauty of face; handsome appearance
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Talat Kudret
Meaning of each name
- Talat: beauty of face; handsome appearance
- Kudret: power; capacity and ability
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Ümit Talat
Meaning of each name
- Ümit: hope; expectation of a favourable outcome
- Talat: beauty of face; handsome appearance
How to pronounce Talat
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /talat/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | طلعت |
| Arabic | طلعة |
Is Talat a boy’s name?
Yes, Talat is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 98% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Talat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 48 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Talât
Names that sound like Talat
- Telat♂Face, countenance
- Talay♂♀Sea
- Talaz♂A towering wave
- Talut♂The name of a king mentioned in the Quran
- Talha♂A thorny tree, commonly identified as acacia
- Taha♂Letters opening a Quranic chapter
- Taylan♂Tall and well-proportioned
- Talip♂One who seeks, desires or aspires
- Tali♂Following, coming after
- Talu♂Distinguished, chosen, outstanding
- Tanaş♂İmmortal
- Tatar♂Name of the Tatar people
Names with related meanings
- Hüseyin♂Little beautiful one
- Hasan♂Beautiful
- Görkem♂Splendor, impressive grandeur
- Melih♂Handsome, pleasing and charming
- Cemal♂Beauty, especially beauty of the face
- Levent♂Tall and handsome
- Civan♂A young, handsome and vigorous person
- Tahsin♂Beautifying
- Cemil♂Beautiful
- Hüsnü♂Associated with beauty and goodness
- Bahattin♂Beauty and splendor of the faith
- Zeynel♂Adornment
Famous people named Talat
- Talât Bulut · b. 1956
- Talat Tunçalp · b. 1917
- Talat Özkarslı · b. 1940
- Talât Sait Halman · b. 1931
- Talât Aydemir · b. 1917
- Talât Tekin · b. 1927
- Talat Alp Altunbey · b. 1994
- Talat Özüdoğru · b. 1880
- Talât Yörük · b. 1941
- Talat Artemel · b. 1901
- Talat Dinçer · b. 1965
- Talat Gözbak · b. 1918
FAQ about the name Talat
What is the meaning of Talat?
Talat means “beauty of face; handsome appearance”. Talat derives from Arabic ṭalʿa, referring to appearance, countenance, or emergence. It was used in Ottoman Turkish in the form Tal'at.
Is Talat a boy’s name?
Yes, Talat is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 98% of bearers are male.
Is Talat in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Talat nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Talat?
Talat is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Talat have?
Talat has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Talat?
Talat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 48 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Talat?
Other spellings: Talât.
What names go well with Talat?
Some ideas: Talat Artun; Sadri Talat; Talat Ümran.
Famous people named Talat?
Notable people named Talat include Talât Bulut, Talat Tunçalp, Talat Özkarslı.
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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