SURNAMEEntry 4,965
Yanmaz
“fireproof”1
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- Letters / syllables
- 6 / 2
- Formation
- From a verb
- Vowel harmony
- back
- Initial
- Y
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How do you pronounce Yanmaz?
The stress usually falls on syllable 2 (marked). In everyday Turkish, stress in surnames varies by speaker and region.
What does the surname Yanmaz mean?
Yanmaz is the negative aorist of yanmak, “to burn”: “that does not burn, fireproof”. The word is also a trade name for fire-resistant minerals.1
Grammar negative aorist of yanmak
Yanmaz is also an ordinary word in everyday Turkish.
How was the name Yanmaz formed?
Yanmaz was formed by adding the suffix -maz (“negative aorist”) to the verb stem yan- (“yanmak: to burn”).
Which surnames are related to Yanmaz?
| # | Surname | Relation | Rank | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Yanık | same root | – | – |
| 02 | Yanar | same root | – | – |
| 03 | Yanıkkaya | same root | – | – |
Which surnames have a meaning similar to Yanmaz?
Çetin, Berk and Çetiner share gloss keywords with Yanmaz within the same primary category.
Which guides add context to Yanmaz?
Read the root, formation and register information for Yanmaz 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 Wikimedia Wiktionary: yanmaz
- 2 Wikimedia Vikisözlük: yanmaz
- 3 T.C. Resmî Gazete / Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (mevzuat.gov.tr) Soyadı Kanunu (Kanun No. 2525)
Common questions about Yanmaz
- Q1
What does the surname Yanmaz mean?
- Yanmaz is the negative aorist of yanmak, “to burn”: “that does not burn, fireproof”. The word is also a trade name for fire-resistant minerals.
- Q2
What is the origin of the surname Yanmaz?
- The root word of Yanmaz is yanmaz (Turkic): “fireproof, nonflammable”.
- Q3
How do you pronounce Yanmaz?
- Yan·maz, 2 syllables; IPA: /janˈmaz/.