Talat

The first name Talat, which is used for both men and women, has its origin in Arabic. It is derived from the word ṭalʕa (طَلْعَة) and means 'the face' or 'the countenance'. Talat, also known in Turkish spelling as Talât, is particularly common in the Arab world and in Turkey.

What does the name Talat mean?

Talat is a first name used for both men and women and originates from Arabic. The meaning is 'the face' or 'the countenance'. In Turkish history, Talât Pasha, the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire and a leading member of the Young Turks, is a well-known bearer of this name.

Where does the name Talat come from?

The name Talat is unisex and has Arabic roots, meaning 'the face' or 'the countenance'. The Arabic word ṭalʕa (طَلْعَة) is composed of terms for face and countenance. Talat is used in various languages, including Arabic, Turkish, Ottoman, and also in Muslim contexts.

How do you pronounce Talat?

Talat is pronounced approximately as 'Tah-lat'.

Popularity

In Germany, Talat is a rather rare first name. It currently ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2008 at 1,535th place. Over the last ten years, Talat has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it 3,716th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,540th.

Famous people

• Talat Ahmad (Indian geologist)
• Talat Ali (Pakistani cricketer)
• Talat Alp Altunbey (basketball player)
• Talat Aziz (singer from India)
• Talat Farooq (Pakistani writer)
• Talat Hussain (actor from Pakistan)
• Talat Mahmood (Indian singer)
• Talat Özkarsli (football player)
• Talat S. Halman (American writer)
• Talat Yörük (footballer)