Elik means “gazelle”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Elik is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Elik mean?
Literal meaning
Elik is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “gazelle”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
also a common noun
Meaning themes: Animals
Elik in Turkish
What does Elik mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Elik. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “gazelle” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Elik come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Elik a Turkish name?
Yes. Elik is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Elik across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ElikLatin | Girl | same as above: “gazelle” | 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 Elik
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elik | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Elik
Sibling names for Elik
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 Elik rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AndelipUnisex“nightingale”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- TurnaGirl“crane (bird)”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- YaybörüBoy“bow wolf”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- KarakucakBoy“bear hug; the oldest Turkish wrestling style”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- KaradoğanBoy“dark falcon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- GüldoğanUnisex“rose falcon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- TamkurtBoy“complete wolf”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- TevsenBoy“hard-headed horse; stubborn person”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
Common questions about Elik
What does the name Elik mean?
Elik means “gazelle”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Elik a girl's or a boy's name?
Elik is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Elik come from?
Elik is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Elik?
Elik 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 Elik have?
Elik 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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