Erdilek means “man's wish”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Erdilek is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Erdilek mean?
Literally: er 'man' + dilek 'wish'
Literal meaning
Erdilek is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “man's wish”, from er 'man' + dilek 'wish'. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
meaning composed from its two elements
Erdilek in Turkish
What does Erdilek mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Erdilek. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “man's wish” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Erdilek come from?
Turkic, compound. From er 'man' + dilek 'wish'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Erdilek a Turkish name?
Yes. Erdilek is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Erdilek across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ErdilekLatin | Boy | same as above: “man's wish” | 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 Erdilek
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erdilek | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Erdilek
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 Erdilek rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MevlüdeGirl“newborn”same language (turkish)
- TopazGirl“topaz, a gemstone”same language (turkish)
- TirajeUnisex“rainbow”same language (turkish)
- PeymanGirl“oath, promise”same language (turkish)
- TaylaBoy“variant of Taylak, young foal”same language (turkish)
- OflazerUnisex“fine, flawless person”same language (turkish)
- OksevenUnisex“arrow lover”same language (turkish)
- AkmanUnisex“pure, fair person; elderly person”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Erdilek
What does the name Erdilek mean?
Erdilek means “man's wish”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Erdilek a girl's or a boy's name?
Erdilek is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Erdilek come from?
Erdilek is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Erdilek?
Erdilek 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 Erdilek have?
Erdilek has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
Suggest a correction
Found an error or have a better source? Suggestions are checked against the sources and never change the page automatically.