Dilek means “wish”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Dilek is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Dilek mean?
Literal meaning
Dilek is recorded on Wiktionary as a Turkish female given name. Its meaning and origin have not yet been checked against the sources for this site, so no meaning is given here until that research is done.[1]
Dilek in Turkish
What does Dilek mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Dilek. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “wish” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Dilek come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Dilek a Turkish name?
Yes. Dilek is documented as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Dilek across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | DilekLatin | Girl | same as above: “wish” | Documented[1] |
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 Dilek
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilek[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Dilek
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 Dilek rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- Sa'imBoy“one who fasts”same language (turkish)
- MüdrikeGirl“power of understanding”same language (turkish)
- EcemişBoy“wise and mature”same language (turkish)
- SaçıGirl“wedding gift; things scattered over a bride”same language (turkish)
- FatineGirl“clever, perceptive”same language (turkish)
- KemalettinBoy“perfection of the faith”same language (turkish)
- FerdaneGirl“variant of Ferdaniye: oneness, uniqueness”same language (turkish)
- ŞanserUnisex“spread fame”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Dilek
What does the name Dilek mean?
Dilek means “wish”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Dilek a girl's or a boy's name?
Dilek is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Dilek come from?
Dilek is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Dilek?
Dilek 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 Dilek have?
Dilek has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Dilek”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 85380040. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a female given name in the Turkish section; listed as a female given name in the Turkish section; headword of the Turkish given-name entry is “Dilek”
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