Kekik means “thyme, a fragrant herb”. It comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Kekik is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Kekik mean?
Literal meaning
Kekik is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “thyme, a fragrant herb”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Kekik in Turkish
What does Kekik mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Kekik. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “thyme, a fragrant herb” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Kekik come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Kekik a Turkish name?
Yes. Kekik is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Kekik across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | KekikLatin | Unisex | same as above: “thyme, a fragrant herb” | 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 Kekik
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kekik | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Kekik
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 Kekik rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TolayBoy“community, assembly”same language (turkish)
- UçmaUnisex“snow-covered steep slope”same language (turkish)
- TandoğduBoy“dawn broke”same language (turkish)
- NevgülGirl“new rose”same language (turkish)
- AytemurBoy“moon iron”same language (turkish)
- UçayUnisex“tip of the moon”same language (turkish)
- AlemdarBoy“standard-bearer”same language (turkish)
- NazGirl“coyness, charm”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Kekik
What does the name Kekik mean?
Kekik means “thyme, a fragrant herb”. It comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Kekik a girl's or a boy's name?
Kekik is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Kekik come from?
Kekik is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kekik?
Kekik 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 Kekik have?
Kekik 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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