Seçil means “be chosen”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Seçil is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Seçil mean?
Literal meaning
Seçil is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “be chosen”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Seçil in Turkish
What does Seçil mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Seçil. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “be chosen” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Seçil come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Seçil a Turkish name?
Yes. Seçil is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Seçil across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SeçilLatin | Girl | same as above: “be chosen” | 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 Seçil
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seçil | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Seçil
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 Seçil rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ErcivanBoy“brave youth”same language (turkish)
- AkdoğmuşUnisex“born pure”same language (turkish)
- İmadettinBoy“pillar of the faith”same language (turkish)
- AydoğduBoy“the moon has risen”same language (turkish)
- HasbiBoy“done willingly, without expecting a reward”same language (turkish)
- MesihBoy“anointed”same language (turkish)
- TangüçBoy“dawn strength”same language (turkish)
- ZaimBoy“leader, chief”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Seçil
What does the name Seçil mean?
Seçil means “be chosen”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Seçil a girl's or a boy's name?
Seçil is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Seçil come from?
Seçil is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Seçil?
Seçil 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 Seçil have?
Seçil 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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