İlkin means “first, initial”. It comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- İlkin is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does İlkin mean?
Literal meaning
İlkin is a name for girls and boys used in Azerbaijani and Turkish. It means “first, initial”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
İlkin in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does İlkin mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written İlkin. Here it is glossed as “first, foremost”. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
What does İlkin mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written İlkin. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “first, initial” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name İlkin come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name İlkin?
İlkin is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Turkic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
İlkin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | İlkinLatin | Unisex | “first, foremost” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | İlkinLatin | Boy | same as above: “first, initial” | 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 İlkin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| İlkin | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| İlkin | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for İlkin
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 İlkin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SelışılGirl“gleaming torrent”same language (turkish)
- RafiBoy“one who raises up”same language (turkish)
- BirceGirl“one and only, unique”same language (turkish)
- PayanGirl“end, limit”same language (turkish)
- PakerBoy“pure, honest person”same language (turkish)
- AygülhanGirl“moon, rose and khan”same language (turkish)
- LebibeGirl“intelligent, wise”same language (turkish)
- BorBoy“boron”same language (turkish)
Common questions about İlkin
What does the name İlkin mean?
İlkin means “first, initial”. It comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Is İlkin a girl's or a boy's name?
İlkin is recorded for both girls and boys. By language: Turkish: girls and boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does İlkin come from?
İlkin is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use İlkin?
İlkin 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 many syllables does İlkin have?
İlkin 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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