Talat
Talat is a Muslim unisex name meaning “Face, countenance, appearance”.
| Meaning | Face, countenance, appearance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | طلعت |
| Pronunciation | TAL-at |
| Arabic root | ط ل ع (ṭ-l-ʿ) — to rise, to appear |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Talat
Talat is the usual spelling of Arabic Ṭalʿat, meaning a person's face or bearing, from the root for rising and appearing (as the sun rises). In Egypt and Turkey it is a man's name, borne by the economist Talaat Harb and the Ottoman statesman Talat Pasha. In Pakistan and India it is often given to girls as well, sometimes spelled Tallat.
Is Talat a Muslim name?
Yes. Talat (Ṭalʿat) is an Arabic name used by Muslims, for boys in Egypt and Turkey and for both girls and boys in South Asia.
Is Talat in the Quran?
Its root ṭ-l-ʿ appears in Surah al-Qadr: 'Peace it is until the rising (maṭlaʿ) of the dawn' (Quran 97:5).
Where is the name Talat used?
Used for men in Egypt and Turkey, and for both sexes in Pakistan and India.
Gifts with the name Talat
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Spellings and variants of Talat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Talat mean?
Talat means 'Face, countenance, appearance'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Talat a Muslim name?
Yes. Talat (Ṭalʿat) is an Arabic name used by Muslims, for boys in Egypt and Turkey and for both girls and boys in South Asia.
How do you write Talat in Arabic?
Talat is written طلعت in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Talat?
Talat is pronounced TAL-at.
Is Talat mentioned in the Quran?
Its root ṭ-l-ʿ appears in Surah al-Qadr: 'Peace it is until the rising (maṭlaʿ) of the dawn' (Quran 97:5).