Dikey means “vertical”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Dikey is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Dikey mean?
Literal meaning
Dikey is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “vertical”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Dikey in Turkish
What does Dikey mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Dikey. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “vertical” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Dikey come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Dikey a Turkish name?
Yes. Dikey is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Dikey across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | DikeyLatin | Boy | same as above: “vertical” | 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 Dikey
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dikey | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Dikey
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 Dikey rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- EsendalUnisex“healthy branch”same language (turkish)
- PeksuUnisex“firm water”same language (turkish)
- OksevBoy“love the arrow”same language (turkish)
- KınışUnisex“desire, eagerness; a Kipchak tribal name”same language (turkish)
- RüçhanUnisex“superiority”same language (turkish)
- FerahetUnisex“glory and honour”same language (turkish)
- AlabaşBoy“animal with a mottled head; a bird with mixed-coloured head feathers”same language (turkish)
- AygülhanGirl“moon, rose and khan”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Dikey
What does the name Dikey mean?
Dikey means “vertical”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Dikey a girl's or a boy's name?
Dikey is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Dikey come from?
Dikey is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Dikey?
Dikey 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 Dikey have?
Dikey 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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