Dikel means “upright hand; a spade or hoe”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Dikel is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Dikel mean?
Literally: dik 'upright' + el 'hand'
Literal meaning
Dikel is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “upright hand; a spade or hoe”, from dik 'upright' + el 'hand'. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Dikel in Turkish
What does Dikel mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Dikel. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “upright hand; a spade or hoe” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Dikel come from?
Turkic, compound. From dik 'upright' + el 'hand'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Dikel a Turkish name?
Yes. Dikel is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Dikel across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | DikelLatin | Boy | same as above: “upright hand; a spade or hoe” | 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 Dikel
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dikel | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Dikel
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 Dikel rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AyşöhretGirl“fame as bright as the moon”same language (turkish)
- KılıçalpBoy“hero sharp as a sword”same language (turkish)
- VildanGirl“youths”same language (turkish)
- SıbaBoy“smooth; slippery; spring; bright; polished”same language (turkish)
- MuratBoy“wish, desire, aim”same language (turkish)
- KuzeyBoy“north”same language (turkish)
- CihanefruzBoy“illuminating the world”same language (turkish)
- ErgenekonBoy“summit of a mountain; legendary valley in Turkic origin myth”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Dikel
What does the name Dikel mean?
Dikel means “upright hand; a spade or hoe”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Dikel a girl's or a boy's name?
Dikel is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Dikel come from?
Dikel is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Dikel?
Dikel 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 Dikel have?
Dikel has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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