Anka means “phoenix”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Anka is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Anka mean?
Literal meaning
Anka is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “phoenix”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
the mythical Anka bird
Anka in Turkish
What does Anka mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Anka. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “phoenix” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Anka come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Anka a Turkish name?
Yes. Anka is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Anka across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | AnkaLatin | Girl | same as above: “phoenix” | 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 Anka
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anka | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Anka
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 Anka rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GülzibaUnisex“beautiful rose”same language (turkish)
- İlparsBoy“leopard of the land”same language (turkish)
- ZüheyrBoy“little flower”same language (turkish)
- TemirbayBoy“iron lord”same language (turkish)
- KopuzBoy“kopuz, an old Turkic stringed instrument”same language (turkish)
- HükmiyeGirl“relating to a ruling or judgement”same language (turkish)
- UluçamBoy“great pine”same language (turkish)
- GülhatunUnisex“rose lady”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Anka
What does the name Anka mean?
Anka means “phoenix”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Anka a girl's or a boy's name?
Anka is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Anka come from?
Anka is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Anka?
Anka 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 Anka have?
Anka 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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