Şekip means “patient”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Şekip is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Şekip mean?
Literal meaning
Şekip is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “patient”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Şekip in Turkish
What does Şekip mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şekip. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “patient” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Şekip come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Şekip a Turkish name?
Yes. Şekip is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Şekip across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞekipLatin | Boy | same as above: “patient” | 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 Şekip
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şekip | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Şekip
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 Şekip rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AkalBoy“white and scarlet”same language (turkish)
- EminBoy“trustworthy; secure, sure”same language (turkish)
- DermanUnisex“remedy, cure”same language (turkish)
- UğurelUnisex“one with a lucky hand”same language (turkish)
- UğuralUnisex“take luck”same language (turkish)
- ÇalıkuşuGirl“wren”same language (turkish)
- HavaGirl“air; sky”same language (turkish)
- GüneşUnisex“sun”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Şekip
What does the name Şekip mean?
Şekip means “patient”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Şekip a girl's or a boy's name?
Şekip is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Şekip come from?
Şekip is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şekip?
Şekip 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 Şekip have?
Şekip 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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