Selekman means “generous, open-handed person”. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Selekman mean?
Literal meaning
Selekman is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “generous, open-handed person”.
Selekman in Turkish
What does Selekman mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Selekman. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “generous, open-handed person” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Is Selekman a Turkish name?
Yes. Selekman is used as a given name in Turkish.
Selekman across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SelekmanLatin | Boy | same as above: “generous, open-handed person” | 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 Selekman
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selekman | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Selekman
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 Selekman rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NusretBoy“help, support; victory”same language (turkish)
- TümcanUnisex“whole soul”same language (turkish)
- MutiBoy“obedient”same language (turkish)
- NimetullahBoy“God's blessing”same language (turkish)
- AyşehanGirl“Ayşe the queen”same language (turkish)
- DerinkökBoy“deep root”same language (turkish)
- GökbudakBoy“sky branch”same language (turkish)
- KalkanBoy“shield”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Selekman
What does the name Selekman mean?
Selekman means “generous, open-handed person”. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Selekman a girl's or a boy's name?
Selekman is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Selekman?
Selekman 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 Selekman have?
Selekman has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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