SURNAMEEntry 1,919
Kartal
“eagle”2
- CategoryBirds of prey
- OriginTurkic
- FormPlain noun
- Letters / syllables
- 6 / 2
- Formation
- Plain noun
- Vowel harmony
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How do you pronounce Kartal?
The stress usually falls on syllable 2 (marked). In everyday Turkish, stress in surnames varies by speaker and region.
What does the surname Kartal mean?
The kartal is the eagle, the great bird of prey known for its keen eye and powerful talons. Clauson traces the word to Proto-Turkic *kartal, “spotted; eagle, vulture”, while Nişanyan relates its root to kara, “black”. It symbolises strength, height and freedom, and a district of Istanbul bears the name.2
Kartal is also an ordinary word in everyday Turkish.
What is Kartal made of?
Kartal is a single root: kartal (eagle).
- kartal Turkic — eagle2
How was the name Kartal formed?
Kartal belongs to the “plain noun” class of surnames.
Which surnames are related to Kartal?
| # | Surname | Relation | Rank | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Kartaltepe | same root | – | – |
Where in Türkiye is Kartal most common?
Kartal is outside the national top 30, but it appears in the top-30 lists of 3 provinces; its best rank is 18th in Kilis.1
- In the province top 30 3
- Not listed
| # | Province | Rank | People |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Şırnak | 29 | 1,743 |
| 02 | Kastamonu | 29 | 961 |
| 03 | Kilis | 18 | 835 |
Who are some well-known people named Kartal?
- İsmail Kartal association football player 1961–
- Hüseyin Kartal association football player 1982–
- Erhan Kartal association football player 1993–
- Erhan-Can Kartal actor 1998–
- Kâzım Kartal actor 1936–2003
- Remzi Kartal politician 1948–
- Hüseyin Kartal taekwondo athlete 2000–
- Mehmet Kartal amateur wrestler 1936–2005
People surnamed Kartal as recorded in Wikidata, ordered by the number of Wikipedia language editions.
Is Kartal also a first name?
Yes. Kartal is given as a first name too, carrying the same sense: “eagle”.
Kartal as a first name: meaning and statistics — turkiyenames.com →
Where do these facts come from?
- 1 Türkiye İstatistik Kurumu (TÜİK)ADNKS TÜİK Nüfus İsim Portalı: En çok kullanılan soyisimler (ADNKS)
- 2 Wikimedia Wiktionary: kartal
- 3 Wikimedia Foundation Wikidata: people with this family name
- 4 T.C. Resmî Gazete / Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (mevzuat.gov.tr) Soyadı Kanunu (Kanun No. 2525)
- 5 T.C. Resmî Gazete / Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (mevzuat.gov.tr) Soyadı Nizamnamesi (Bakanlar Kurulu Kararı 2/1759)
- 6 Natural Earth Natural Earth: Admin-1 boundaries
- 7 turkiyenames.com Türkiye İsimleri (turkiyenames.com)
Common questions about Kartal
- Q1
What does the surname Kartal mean?
- The kartal is the eagle, the great bird of prey known for its keen eye and powerful talons. Clauson traces the word to Proto-Turkic *kartal, “spotted; eagle, vulture”, while Nişanyan relates its root to kara, “black”. It symbolises strength, height and freedom, and a district of Istanbul bears the name.
- Q2
What is the origin of the surname Kartal?
- The root word of Kartal is kartal (Turkic): “eagle”.
- Q3
How do you pronounce Kartal?
- Kar·tal, 2 syllables; IPA: /kaɾˈtaɫ/.