Dilşikâr means “heart-hunter”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Dilşikâr is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Dilşikâr mean?
Literally: dil 'heart' + şikâr 'prey, hunt'
Literal meaning
Dilşikâr is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “heart-hunter”, from dil 'heart' + şikâr 'prey, hunt'. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Dilşikâr in Turkish
What does Dilşikâr mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Dilşikâr. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “heart-hunter” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Dilşikâr come from?
Persian, compound. From dil 'heart' + şikâr 'prey, hunt'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Dilşikâr a Turkish name?
Yes. Dilşikâr is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Dilşikâr across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | DilşikârLatin | Girl | same as above: “heart-hunter” | 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 Dilşikâr
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilşikâr | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Dilşikâr
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 Dilşikâr rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AlçınUnisex“a small red bird”same language (turkish)
- EsenerBoy“healthy, comfortable man”same language (turkish)
- AlcanUnisex“brave, bold person”same language (turkish)
- KutlukBoy“auspicious”same language (turkish)
- MunimeGirl“benefactor, charitable; compassionate”same language (turkish)
- AkçasuUnisex“pale water”same language (turkish)
- NargulGirl“pomegranate blossom”same language (turkish)
- PekkanGirl“of sound, pure blood”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Dilşikâr
What does the name Dilşikâr mean?
Dilşikâr means “heart-hunter”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Dilşikâr a girl's or a boy's name?
Dilşikâr is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Dilşikâr come from?
Dilşikâr is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Dilşikâr?
Dilşikâr 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 Dilşikâr have?
Dilşikâr has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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