Fikret means “thought, reflection”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish and also used in Azerbaijani.
- Fikret is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Fikret mean?
Fikret is a Turkish male name from Arabic fikra, 'thought, reflection, idea', which came through Ottoman Turkish. The name entry glosses it as thinking or thinking about something.[1]
Fikret in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Fikret mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Fikret. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “thought, reflection” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Fikret mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Fikrət. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “thought, reflection” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Fikret come from?
Arabic, borrowing. Inherited from Ottoman Turkish, from Arabic fikra.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Fikret?
Fikret is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Fikret across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | FikretLatin | Boy | same as above: “thought, reflection” | Documented[1] |
| Azerbaijani | FikrətLatin | Boy | same as above: “thought, reflection” | 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 Fikret
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fikret[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Fikrət | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Fikret
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Fikret rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- PesenUnisex“frost, dew; mist; fine snow”same language (turkish)
- ZamirBoy“tambourine and drum player; graceful, slender”same language (turkish)
- VahdetBoy“unity”same language (turkish)
- BilgetayBoy“wise colt”same language (turkish)
- AktolgaBoy“white helmet”same language (turkish)
- NurişUnisex“colloquial form of Nuriye”same language (turkish)
- AbdulbariBoy“servant of God, the Creator of all”same language (turkish)
- BermudeGirl“object, thing”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Fikret
What does the name Fikret mean?
Fikret means “thought, reflection”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish and also used in Azerbaijani.
Is Fikret a girl's or a boy's name?
Fikret is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Fikret come from?
Fikret is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Fikret?
Fikret is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani. 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 is Fikret spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Fikret (Latin), Fikrət (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Fikret have?
Fikret has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Fikret”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93000183. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: inherited from Ottoman فكرت, from Arabic فِكْرَة; given name which means 'to think'; classified as a male given name in the Turkish section; listed as a male given name in the Turkish section; male given name from Arabic (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “فكرة”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93329025. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Arabic noun thought, reflection; idea
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