Cankılıç means “soul sword”. It probably comes from Persian and Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Cankılıç is a name of Persian and Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Cankılıç mean?
Literally: can 'soul' + kılıç 'sword'
Literal meaning
Cankılıç is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “soul sword”, from can 'soul' + kılıç 'sword'. Its elements are Persian and Turkic in origin.
meaning composed from its two elements
Meaning themes: Life and soul
Cankılıç in Turkish
What does Cankılıç mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Cankılıç. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “soul sword” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Cankılıç come from?
Persian and Turkic, hybrid compound. From can 'soul' + kılıç 'sword'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Cankılıç a Turkish name?
Yes. Cankılıç is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Persian elements.
Cankılıç across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | CankılıçLatin | Boy | same as above: “soul sword” | 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 Cankılıç
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cankılıç | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Cankılıç
Names with a similar meaning
- AbdulmuhyiBoy“servant of God, who gives life to all”
- AbdusemirBoy“person living a comfortable life”
- AdilzhanBoy“just soul”
- AğacanBoy“dear lord”
- AgajanBoy“dear elder brother”
- AitzhanBoy“Eid soul”
- AkcanUnisex“pure soul”
- AkhmetzhanBoy“dear Ahmet”
Sibling names for Cankılıç
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 Cankılıç rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GülercanGirl“smiling soul”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul
- EseUnisex“short form of Ayşe: living, alive”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul
- ToycanBoy“youthful soul”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul
- ÖmürUnisex“life, lifetime”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul
- UlucanBoy“great soul”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul
- SiyretBoy“inner nature, character, way of life”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul
- OkcanBoy“lively, agile”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul
- DuracanBoy“lasting soul”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul
Common questions about Cankılıç
What does the name Cankılıç mean?
Cankılıç means “soul sword”. It probably comes from Persian and Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Cankılıç a girl's or a boy's name?
Cankılıç is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Cankılıç come from?
Cankılıç is of Persian and Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Cankılıç?
Cankılıç 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 Cankılıç have?
Cankılıç has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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