Talat

Talat is a masculine given name used in Turkey, the Arab world, and parts of South Asia. In Turkish contexts it is commonly written as Talat or Talaat, while in Arabic and Urdu contexts spellings such as Tal'at or Talaat are common. The name appears across generations and in diaspora communities, where it is sometimes adapted to local naming practices.

Notable bearers include Mehmed Talat Pasha (often referred to as Talaat Pasha), an Ottoman statesman who led the Committee of Union and Progress and held senior posts including interior minister and, briefly, grand vizier during World War I; he was assassinated in 1921 in Berlin. Another prominent figure is Talat Mahmood, an Indian playback singer active in the mid-20th century, known for his classical-tinged songs and ghazals in Hindi cinema.

Etymology and usage vary by language and region, but the name has remained relatively common in Turkish, South Asian, and Arab-speaking communities. Variants and transliterations reflect differences in script and pronunciation, and the name is encountered in historical and contemporary contexts across several cultures.