Talat
Talat is a Muslim unisex name of Arabic origin, meaning “Face, countenance, bearing”.
| Meaning | Face, countenance, bearing |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | طلعت |
| Pronunciation | TAL-at |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Talat
Talat renders the Arabic Ṭalʿat, a word for a person's face, look or bearing. Its root pictures something rising into view, the way the sun climbs at dawn. Egyptians and Turks treat it as a masculine name, made famous by the economist Talaat Harb and the Ottoman statesman Talat Pasha. In Pakistan and India, by contrast, girls frequently carry it too, and some families there spell it Tallat.
Is Talat a Muslim name?
Muslims give this Arabic name to both sons and daughters, and its root appears in Surah al-Qadr: 'Peace it is until the rising (maṭlaʿ) of the dawn' (Quran 97:5).
How popular is Talat?
Egypt and Turkey give it to men, while in Pakistan and India both boys and girls carry it.
Gifts with the name Talat
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Spellings and variants of Talat
Names similar to Talat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Talat mean?
Talat means 'Face, countenance, bearing'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Talat a Muslim name?
Muslims give this Arabic name to both sons and daughters, and its root appears in Surah al-Qadr: 'Peace it is until the rising (maṭlaʿ) of the dawn' (Quran 97:5).
How do you pronounce Talat?
Talat is pronounced TAL-at.
Is Talat a boy or girl name?
Talat is used for both boys and girls.