Names Scarlat

Scarlat

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Romanian
Meaning
The name Scarlat is said to have originated from the Greek name 'Scharlotos', meaning "red". It is also associated with the Latin word 'scarlatum', which means "scarlet".
Popularity
Scarlat is not a commonly used name outside of Romania and has little popularity in other parts of the world.

cartoon of the name Scarlat
Cartoon of Scarlat

Scarlat Name meanings & History

The name Scarlat is said to have originated from the Greek name 'Scharlotos', meaning "red". It is also associated with the Latin word 'scarlatum', which means "scarlet". Possibly derived from medieval Latin scarlatum meaning "scarlet cloth", itself ultimately derived from an Arabic or Persian word. It was primarily in use in the 1700s and 1800sThis name was borne by two princes of Moldavia and Wallachia, namely Scarlat Ghica (1715-1766) and his grandson Scarlat Callimachi (1773-1821). Scarlat is primarily used as a masculine given name in Romania. It is also used as a surname in some parts of the world.

Zodiac Sign of Scarlat: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Scarlat:

S: Social Standing,Success,Security,Sex,Status,Sensuality,Solidity

C: Chatty,Curious,Choice,Copycat,Cute,Candid,Clever

A: Ambitious,Action,Assertive,Angry,Aggressive,Argumentative

R: Rational,Reason,Resourceful,Restless

L: Lovely,Lazy,Legal,Liaison,Languid,Lover,Luscious

T: Touchy,Tacky,Truth,Talkative,Testy,Doubting Thomas,Tireless

Scarlat is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Rough name
  • a Serious name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

There are few famous people with the name Scarlat, but the name has cultural significance in Romania. One notable figure is Scarlat Longhin, a Romanian soldier who served during World War II.