Boy name
Talut name meaning
“the name of a king mentioned in the Quran”
Talut is the name of a king mentioned in the Quran. It comes from Arabic Ṭālūt and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Its concrete association is the Quranic account of the king and his army, including the episode in which the soldiers face a test at a river.
What does Talut mean?
The name of a king mentioned in the Quran
In Turkish: Kur'an'da anılan bir hükümdarın adı
Talut appears as a king in the Quran's chapter al-Baqara and is generally identified with the biblical Saul. His story is connected with the struggle against Jalut and the emergence of Dawud. This scriptural association provides the clearest explanation of the name; a precise literal translation cannot be established with confidence.
Origin of the name Talut
From Arabic Ṭālūt (طالوت), a proper name found in the Quran. Its earlier linguistic origin is uncertain; its association with an Arabic root concerning height is not a settled etymology.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Talut in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · طالوت · 2:247, 2:249Talut occurs as a king’s proper name in the Quran, with the account of his army appearing in Al-Baqarah. |
| Starts with | T · Ta |
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How to pronounce Talut
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /talut/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | طالوت |
Is Talut a boy’s name?
Yes, Talut is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Talut does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Talut
- Talat♂Beauty of face
- Talu♂Distinguished, chosen, outstanding
- Talha♂A thorny tree, commonly identified as acacia
- Talip♂One who seeks, desires or aspires
- Tankut♂Blessed dawn
- Telat♂Face, countenance
- Talay♂♀Sea
- Tali♂Following, coming after
- Talia♂Dew of God
- Talih♂Fortune, luck, one's lot
- Tayup♂
- Tahur♂♀Perfectly pure
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FAQ about the name Talut
What is the meaning of Talut?
Talut means “the name of a king mentioned in the Quran”. From Arabic Ṭālūt (طالوت), a proper name found in the Quran. Its earlier linguistic origin is uncertain; its association with an Arabic root concerning height is not a settled etymology.
Is Talut a boy’s name?
Yes, Talut is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Talut in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Talut occurs as a king’s proper name in the Quran, with the account of his army appearing in Al-Baqarah. (e.g.: 2:247, 2:249)
What is the origin of the name Talut?
Talut is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Talut have?
Talut has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Talut?
Talut 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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