Erlik means “manliness; bravery”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Erlik is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Erlik mean?
Literal meaning
Erlik is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “manliness; bravery”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Meaning themes: Strength and courage
Erlik in Turkish
What does Erlik mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Erlik. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “manliness; bravery” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Erlik come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Erlik a Turkish name?
Yes. Erlik is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Erlik across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ErlikLatin | Boy | same as above: “manliness; bravery” | 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 Erlik
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erlik | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Erlik
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Erlik
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 Erlik rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GüçlübayBoy“strong lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- TinerBoy“sturdy, strong, lively person”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ÖktürkBoy“wise, strong Turk”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- KoçyiğitBoy“brave lad”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- BaranalpBoy“rain hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- YağınBoy“rain; enemy; brave; back”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- TimurcanBoy“strong as iron”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ZorbeyBoy“mighty lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Erlik
What does the name Erlik mean?
Erlik means “manliness; bravery”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Erlik a girl's or a boy's name?
Erlik is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Erlik come from?
Erlik is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Erlik?
Erlik 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 Erlik have?
Erlik has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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