Kılıç means “sword”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Kılıç is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Kılıç mean?
Literal meaning
Kılıç is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “sword”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Kılıç in Turkish
What does Kılıç mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Kılıç. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sword” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Kılıç come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Kılıç a Turkish name?
Yes. Kılıç is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Kılıç across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | KılıçLatin | Boy | same as above: “sword” | 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 Kılıç
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kılıç | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Kılıç
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 Kılıç rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AlpçetinBoy“tough hero”same language (turkish)
- TalaykutBoy“sea blessing”same language (turkish)
- AngıBoy“fame; keepsake, gift”same language (turkish)
- AnlıBoy“famous, renowned”same language (turkish)
- GülselinGirl“rose torrent”same language (turkish)
- UsberkBoy“person with a lightning-bright mind”same language (turkish)
- SübaşBoy“army commander”same language (turkish)
- SonadBoy“last name”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Kılıç
What does the name Kılıç mean?
Kılıç means “sword”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Kılıç a girl's or a boy's name?
Kılıç is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Kılıç come from?
Kılıç is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kılıç?
Kılıç 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 Kılıç have?
Kılıç 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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