Boy name
Talaz name meaning
“a towering wave; a violent wind”
Talaz means “a towering wave; a violent wind.” It comes from Turkish talaz, associated etymologically with Greek thálassa, “sea,” and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. Large waves breaking against a shore during a storm provide a concrete image that brings its sea and wind meanings together.
What does Talaz mean?
A towering wave; a violent wind
In Turkish: iri dalga; şiddetli rüzgâr
Talaz is a nature name evoking rough seas and forceful movement in the air. In Turkish usage, its imagery centers on rising waves and stormy conditions. It is semantically related to names such as Deniz and Dalga, while the word itself suggests a particularly active and turbulent natural scene.
Origin of the name Talaz
Turkish talaz denotes a large wave or a strong wind. It is generally connected with Greek thálassa, sea, although the details of its transmission are uncertain.
How to pronounce Talaz
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /talaz/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | طالاز |
Is Talaz a boy’s name?
Yes, Talaz is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Talaz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Talaz
- Talat♂Beauty of face
- Talay♂♀Sea
- 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
- Telat♂Face, countenance
- Tali♂Following, coming after
- Talu♂Distinguished, chosen, outstanding
- Tanaş♂İmmortal
- Tatar♂Name of the Tatar people
- Tınaz♂A heap of threshed grain ready for winnowing
Names with related meanings
- Aras♂The name of the Aras River
- Deniz♂♀Sea, an extensive body of salt water
- Tuna♂The Turkish name of the Danube
- Bilal♂Moisture
- Fırat♂The Euphrates
- Bulut♂A visible mass of water droplets in the sky
- Çağlar♂Flows vigorously
- Meriç♂♀The name of the Maritsa River
- Tufan♂Deluge
- Araz♂The Azerbaijani name of the Aras River
- Coşkun♂Surging
- Ceyhun♂Historical name of the Amu Darya
FAQ about the name Talaz
What is the meaning of Talaz?
Talaz means “a towering wave; a violent wind”. Turkish talaz denotes a large wave or a strong wind. It is generally connected with Greek thálassa, sea, although the details of its transmission are uncertain.
Is Talaz a boy’s name?
Yes, Talaz is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Talaz in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Talaz nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Talaz?
Talaz is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Talaz have?
Talaz has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Talaz?
Talaz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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