Ökkeş means “spider”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Ökkeş is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Ökkeş mean?
Literal meaning
Ökkeş is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “spider”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Ökkeş in Turkish
What does Ökkeş mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Ökkeş. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “spider” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Ökkeş come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Ökkeş a Turkish name?
Yes. Ökkeş is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Ökkeş across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ÖkkeşLatin | Boy | same as above: “spider” | 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 Ökkeş
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ökkeş | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Ökkeş
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 Ökkeş rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- CevdetBoy“excellence, goodness”same language (turkish)
- BengühanGirl“eternal ruler”same language (turkish)
- KalmukBoy“a Mongolic people of Asia”same language (turkish)
- YiğitcanBoy“brave soul”same language (turkish)
- YalavUnisex“flame, fire”same language (turkish)
- RafettinBoy“mercy of the faith”same language (turkish)
- TayakBoy“support; protector”same language (turkish)
- GülseverGirl“one who loves roses”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Ökkeş
What does the name Ökkeş mean?
Ökkeş means “spider”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Ökkeş a girl's or a boy's name?
Ökkeş is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Ökkeş come from?
Ökkeş is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ökkeş?
Ökkeş 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 Ökkeş have?
Ökkeş 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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