Polat
Turkish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Polat
The name 'Polat' means "steel" in Turkish, derived from the Persian word *pulad* (steel).
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Etymology
The name 'Polat' means "steel" in Turkish, derived from the Persian word *pulad* (steel). It is primarily used in Turkish and Turkic cultures, often within a secular or Muslim context, and is notably associated with the legendary Turkish folk hero Köroğlu, whose horse was named Polat.
Polat currently ranks #3,908 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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