Igilik means “goodness, benefit”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh.
- Igilik is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Igilik mean?
Literal meaning
Igilik (Игілік) is a Kazakh boy's name recorded both on Wiktionary and in the KazPER name list. Its meaning has not been established from the sources yet.[1]
Igilik in Kazakh
Where does the name Igilik come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Igilik a Kazakh name?
Yes. Igilik is documented as a given name in Kazakh. It is built from Turkic words.
Igilik across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | ИгілікCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “goodness, benefit” | Documented[1,2] |
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 Igilik
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Игілік[1,2] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Igilik[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Igilik[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Иглик[2] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Igilik[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Variant |
| Игилик[2] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Igilik | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Iygilik[1] | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (Wiktionary romanization) |
Sibling names for Igilik
Names recorded for the same language (Kazakh) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Igilik rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- YelmuratBoy“wish of the people”same language (kazakh)
- BaibatyrBoy“rich hero”same language (kazakh)
- YelsuierBoy“patriot”same language (kazakh)
- BekbatyrBoy“lord hero”same language (kazakh)
- TansholpanGirl“morning star”same language (kazakh)
- AisuluGirl“beautiful as the moon”same language (kazakh)
- KuttygulGirl“blessed flower”same language (kazakh)
- ErkinBoy“free, independent”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Igilik
What does the name Igilik mean?
Igilik means “goodness, benefit”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh.
Is Igilik a girl's or a boy's name?
Igilik is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Igilik come from?
Igilik is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Igilik?
Igilik is recorded for Kazakh. 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 Igilik spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Игілік (Cyrillic), Иглик (Cyrillic), Igilik (Latin), Игилик (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Igilik have?
Igilik has 3 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 a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Игілік”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 87734284. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as Kazakh given names, Kazakh male given names; listed as a Kazakh given name; Kazakh given-name entry Игілік; romanization Iygilik
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed in KazPER; KazPER lists Игілік; spelling Igilik recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Иглик recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list (+2 more)
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