Gedik means “mountain pass; notch; privilege; high place”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Gedik is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Gedik mean?
Literal meaning
Gedik is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “mountain pass; notch; privilege; high place”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Meaning themes: Nature and seasons
Gedik in Turkish
What does Gedik mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Gedik. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “mountain pass; notch; privilege; high place” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Gedik come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Gedik a Turkish name?
Yes. Gedik is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Gedik across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | GedikLatin | Boy | same as above: “mountain pass; notch; privilege; high place” | 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 Gedik
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gedik | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
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Sibling names for Gedik
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 Gedik rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KaramürselBoy“small boat of the Marmara Sea; a district of Kocaeli”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- RasiyeUnisex“mighty mountain”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- KarıkBoy“garden bed for vegetables; mixed, tangled”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- TağmanBoy“large and imposing like a mountain”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- YamçıUnisex“driver; thick wool rain cape”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- AğarantanBoy“whitening dawn”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- ŞendenizGirl“joyful sea”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- TansevUnisex“love the dawn”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
Common questions about Gedik
What does the name Gedik mean?
Gedik means “mountain pass; notch; privilege; high place”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Gedik a girl's or a boy's name?
Gedik is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Gedik come from?
Gedik is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Gedik?
Gedik 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 Gedik have?
Gedik 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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