İnkılâp means “revolution; transformation”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- İnkılâp is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does İnkılâp mean?
Literal meaning
İnkılâp is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “revolution; transformation”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
İnkılâp in Turkish
What does İnkılâp mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written İnkılâp. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “revolution; transformation” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name İnkılâp come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is İnkılâp a Turkish name?
Yes. İnkılâp is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
İnkılâp across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | İnkılâpLatin | Girl | same as above: “revolution; transformation” | 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 İnkılâp
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| İnkılâp | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for İnkılâp
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 İnkılâp rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- CihanferGirl“light of the world”same language (turkish)
- PerinişanGirl“fairy-like”same language (turkish)
- CihanmertBoy“brave one of the world”same language (turkish)
- AdsızBoy“nameless, unknown”same language (turkish)
- YakutUnisex“ruby”same language (turkish)
- ŞanserUnisex“spread fame”same language (turkish)
- AbaçGirl“resembling her mother”same language (turkish)
- KerametUnisex“gift; hospitality”same language (turkish)
Common questions about İnkılâp
What does the name İnkılâp mean?
İnkılâp means “revolution; transformation”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is İnkılâp a girl's or a boy's name?
İnkılâp is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does İnkılâp come from?
İnkılâp is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use İnkılâp?
İnkılâp 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 İnkılâp have?
İnkılâp has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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