Felek means “sky; world; fate”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Felek is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Felek mean?
Literal meaning
Felek is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “sky; world; fate”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Sky and heaven
Felek in Turkish
What does Felek mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Felek. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sky; world; fate” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Felek come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Felek a Turkish name?
Yes. Felek is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Felek across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | FelekLatin | Unisex | same as above: “sky; world; fate” | 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 Felek
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felek | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Felek
Sibling names for Felek
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 Felek rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GökperiGirl“sky fairy”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sky and heaven
- GökyayBoy“sky bow”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sky and heaven
- GökçülBoy“heavenly; bluish colour”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sky and heaven
- GökseninUnisex“your sky”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sky and heaven
- GökmeteBoy“sky Mete”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sky and heaven
- GökbelenUnisex“blue-green upland slope”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sky and heaven
- BulutBoy“cloud”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sky and heaven
- UfukUnisex“horizon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sky and heaven
Common questions about Felek
What does the name Felek mean?
Felek means “sky; world; fate”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Felek a girl's or a boy's name?
Felek is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Felek come from?
Felek is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Felek?
Felek 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 Felek have?
Felek 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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