SURNAMEEntry 2,543
Işıtman
“one who gives light”1
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How do you pronounce Işıtman?
The stress usually falls on syllable 3 (marked). In everyday Turkish, stress in surnames varies by speaker and region.
What does the surname Işıtman mean?
The stem ışıt- of ışıtmak “to illuminate, to shed light” combined with -man, a suffix common in surnames. It is understood as “one who gives light, illuminator”.1
That Işıtman goes back to ışıtmak is probable rather than proven: the dictionary entry cited supports it.
How was the name Işıtman formed?
Işıtman was formed by adding the suffix -man (“suffix of intensity or likeness”) to ışıt- (“ışıtmak: to illuminate”).
Which surnames are related to Işıtman?
| # | Surname | Relation | Rank | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Işıtmak | same root | – | – |
How is Işıtman written and pronounced abroad?
In records without Turkish letters the name usually appears as Isitman.
Which surnames have a meaning similar to Işıtman?
Işıtmak, Akışık and Altınışık share gloss keywords with Işıtman within the same primary category.
Which guides add context to Işıtman?
Read the root, formation and register information for Işıtman alongside these guides: How Turkish Surnames Are Formed: Roots and Suffixes and How to Pronounce and Spell Turkish Surnames.
Where do these facts come from?
- 1 Wikimedia Vikisözlük: ışıtmak
- 2 Wikimedia Wiktionary: ışıtmak
- 3 T.C. Resmî Gazete / Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (mevzuat.gov.tr) Soyadı Kanunu (Kanun No. 2525)
Common questions about Işıtman
- Q1
What does the surname Işıtman mean?
- The stem ışıt- of ışıtmak “to illuminate, to shed light” combined with -man, a suffix common in surnames. It is understood as “one who gives light, illuminator”.
- Q2
What is the origin of the surname Işıtman?
- The root word of Işıtman is ışıtmak (Turkic): “to light up, to make shine”.
- Q3
How do you pronounce Işıtman?
- I·şıt·man, 3 syllables; IPA: /ɯʃɯtˈman/.