Irek means “freedom”. It comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Tatar and Bashkir.
- Irek is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Irek mean?
Literal meaning
Irek is a boy's name used in Bashkir and Tatar. It means “freedom”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Irek in Tatar and Bashkir
What does Irek mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Ирек and Irek (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “freedom” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Irek mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Ирек and Irek (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “freedom” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Irek 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 Irek?
Irek is used as a given name in Tatar and Bashkir. 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.
Irek across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatar | ИрекCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “freedom” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | ИрекCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “freedom” | 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 Irek
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ирек | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Irek | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Ирек | Bashkir | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Irek | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Irek
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 Irek rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- CengizBoy“mighty, universal ruler”same language (bashkir)
- AshrafBoy“most noble”same language (tatar)
- KhalidBoy“eternal, everlasting”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- SandugachGirl“nightingale”same language (tatar)
- ZuleikhaGirl“fair, radiant”same language (tatar)
- NuretdinBoy“light of the faith”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- FatiməGirl“one who weans”same language (bashkir)
- JalilaGirl“majestic, exalted”same language (tatar, bashkir)
Common questions about Irek
What does the name Irek mean?
Irek means “freedom”. It comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Irek a girl's or a boy's name?
Irek is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Irek come from?
Irek is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Irek?
Irek is recorded for Tatar and Bashkir. 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 Irek have?
Irek has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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