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Vuslateri

Vuslateri /vusɫateˈɾi/

“man of union”1

Probable origin Vuslateri: root entries for wuṣla + er · How do we know?

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Letters / syllables
9 / 4
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Compound
Vowel harmony
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Initial
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How do you pronounce Vuslateri?

Vuslateri

IPA /vusɫateˈɾi/

The stress usually falls on syllable 4 (marked). In everyday Turkish, stress in surnames varies by speaker and region.

What does the surname Vuslateri mean?

Vuslateri is a compound of vuslat and er, “man”: “the man of union”. Vuslat comes from Arabic wuṣla and means reunion with the beloved, in Sufi language also the mystic union with God.1

That Vuslateri goes back to wuṣla and er is probable rather than proven: the dictionary entry cited supports it.

What is Vuslateri made of?

Vuslateri combines Arabic and Turkic elements in 3 parts: vuslat (vuslat: union with the beloved) + er (er: man) + -i (compound marker).

Vuslateri ++ root vuslat vuslat: union with thebeloved ARABIC wuṣla “union, reunion” root er er: man TURKIC er “man” suffix -i compound marker Vuslateri vuslat root vuslat: union with the beloved wuṣla ARABIC “union, reunion” er root er: man er TURKIC “man” -i suffix compound marker
Vuslateri: parts and root words

How was the name Vuslateri formed?

Vuslateri was formed by adding the suffix -i (“compound marker”) to vuslat + er.

Shared note · 1934Surnames became compulsory with Surname Law No. 2525 of 21 June 1934.3

How is Vuslateri written and pronounced abroad?

The name contains no Turkish-specific letters and is written Vuslateri in foreign records too.

Which surnames have a meaning similar to Vuslateri?

Arıcan, Candan and Mutman share gloss keywords with Vuslateri within the same primary category.

Which guides add context to Vuslateri?

Read the root, formation and register information for Vuslateri alongside these guides: How Turkish Surnames Are Formed: Roots and Suffixes and How to research a Turkish surname and family tree.

Where do these facts come from?

  1. 1 Sevan Nişanyan Nişanyan Sözlük: er accessed 8 November 2026
  2. 2 Wikimedia Wiktionary: vuslat accessed 9 November 2026
  3. 3 T.C. Resmî Gazete / Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (mevzuat.gov.tr) Soyadı Kanunu (Kanun No. 2525) accessed 8 November 2026

Common questions about Vuslateri

Q1

What does the surname Vuslateri mean?

Vuslateri is a compound of vuslat and er, “man”: “the man of union”. Vuslat comes from Arabic wuṣla and means reunion with the beloved, in Sufi language also the mystic union with God.
Q2

What is the origin of the surname Vuslateri?

Vuslateri is made up of two elements: wuṣla “union, reunion” (Arabic) and er “man” (Turkic).
Q3

How do you pronounce Vuslateri?

Vus·la·te·ri, 4 syllables; IPA: /vusɫateˈɾi/.