Agil means “sidelong glance”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Agil is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Agil mean?
Literal meaning
Agil is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “sidelong glance”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Agil in Turkish
What does Agil mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Agil. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sidelong glance” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Agil come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Agil a Turkish name?
Yes. Agil is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Agil across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | AgilLatin | Boy | same as above: “sidelong glance” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Agil
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agil | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Agil
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Agil rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- UzayUnisex“space”same language (turkish)
- ŞenözGirl“joyful essence”same language (turkish)
- BurçBoy“tower; zodiac sign”same language (turkish)
- KayranBoy“clearing in a forest; fine gravelly soil”same language (turkish)
- NalanGirl“lamenting, sighing”same language (turkish)
- NazarBoy“gaze, look”same language (turkish)
- BahiseGirl“one who speaks or discusses”same language (turkish)
- PərvinGirl“the Pleiades”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Agil
What does the name Agil mean?
Agil means “sidelong glance”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Agil a girl's or a boy's name?
Agil is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Agil come from?
Agil is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Agil?
Agil is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Agil have?
Agil has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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