Dede means “grandfather; ancestor”. It comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Dede is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Dede mean?
Literal meaning
Dede is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “grandfather; ancestor”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Dede in Turkish
What does Dede mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Dede. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “grandfather; ancestor” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Dede come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Dede a Turkish name?
Yes. Dede is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Dede across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | DedeLatin | Boy | same as above: “grandfather; ancestor” | 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 Dede
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dede | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Dede
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 Dede rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- HalefUnisex“successor; offspring”same language (turkish)
- VedaGirl“farewell, goodbye”same language (turkish)
- KiçkinebikeGirl“little lady”same language (turkish)
- ArhanBoy“superior, proud khan”same language (turkish)
- ÖncübayBoy“vanguard lord”same language (turkish)
- HamiyetUnisex“patriotism; humanity, virtue”same language (turkish)
- KayagünUnisex“rock and day”same language (turkish)
- HalaskârBoy“savior”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Dede
What does the name Dede mean?
Dede means “grandfather; ancestor”. It comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Dede a girl's or a boy's name?
Dede is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Dede come from?
Dede is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Dede?
Dede 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 Dede have?
Dede 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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