Delikan means “spirited, restless young person”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Delikan is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Delikan mean?
Literally: deli 'wild' + kan 'blood'
Literal meaning
Delikan is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “spirited, restless young person”, from deli 'wild' + kan 'blood'. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Delikan in Turkish
What does Delikan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Delikan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “spirited, restless young person” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Delikan come from?
Turkic, compound. From deli 'wild' + kan 'blood'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Delikan a Turkish name?
Yes. Delikan is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Delikan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | DelikanLatin | Boy | same as above: “spirited, restless young person” | 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 Delikan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delikan | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Delikan
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 Delikan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- EsentürkBoy“strong, healthy Turk”same language (turkish)
- NurdanBoy“from light”same language (turkish)
- ŞahinalpBoy“falcon-like hero”same language (turkish)
- KamberBoy“frequent visitor; guide; name of a loyal servant of Ali”same language (turkish)
- GevherGirl“jewel”same language (turkish)
- AguşGirl“embrace, lap”same language (turkish)
- İlbegBoy“lord of the realm”same language (turkish)
- TekilBoy“singular; single”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Delikan
What does the name Delikan mean?
Delikan means “spirited, restless young person”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Delikan a girl's or a boy's name?
Delikan is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Delikan come from?
Delikan is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Delikan?
Delikan 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 Delikan have?
Delikan has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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