Edip means “well-mannered; man of letters”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Edip is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Edip mean?
Literal meaning
Edip is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “well-mannered; man of letters”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Edip in Turkish
What does Edip mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Edip. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “well-mannered; man of letters” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Edip come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Edip a Turkish name?
Yes. Edip is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Edip across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | EdipLatin | Boy | same as above: “well-mannered; man of letters” | 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 Edip
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edip | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Edip
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 Edip rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BenianGirl“remember me”same language (turkish)
- ŞahnazGirl“royal grace”same language (turkish)
- ObuzBoy“spring; small stream; narrow place where two streams meet”same language (turkish)
- YandilUnisex“heart's companion, beloved”same language (turkish)
- YalazakanUnisex“flame blood”same language (turkish)
- ZaideGirl“increasing, growing”same language (turkish)
- GülfamGirl“rose-colored”same language (turkish)
- YahşiUnisex“good, beautiful; brave, handsome”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Edip
What does the name Edip mean?
Edip means “well-mannered; man of letters”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Edip a girl's or a boy's name?
Edip is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Edip come from?
Edip is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Edip?
Edip 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 Edip have?
Edip has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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