Boy name
Yalman name meaning
“cutting edge; sharp point”
Yalman means “cutting edge” or “sharp point” and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. It comes from the historical Turkish word yalman, referring to the edge or tip of a cutting or piercing implement. A blade’s cutting edge or a spearhead provides a concrete illustration of its meaning.
What does Yalman mean?
Cutting edge; sharp point
In Turkish: kesici ağzı; sivri uç
Yalman evokes the sharp edge or point of a knife or similar implement. Turkish also has uses connected with steep or slanting surfaces. The personal name and surname relate to this older concrete vocabulary, without automatically carrying the meaning of a hero or military title.
The ending “-an” is a common final sound rather than a suffix with one shared meaning here. Aslan, Hasan and Yaman have different origins and structures despite their matching endings. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin of the name Yalman
Yalman is a historical Turkish word for the edge or point of a cutting or piercing implement. Its deeper root is not securely established.
How to pronounce Yalman
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Ottoman Turkish | یالمان |
Is Yalman a boy’s name?
Yes, Yalman is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Yalman does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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FAQ about the name Yalman
What is the meaning of Yalman?
Yalman means “cutting edge; sharp point”. Yalman is a historical Turkish word for the edge or point of a cutting or piercing implement. Its deeper root is not securely established.
Is Yalman a boy’s name?
Yes, Yalman is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Yalman in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Yalman nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Yalman?
Yalman is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Yalman have?
Yalman has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Yalman?
Yalman does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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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