Selok means “strong as a torrent, swift as an arrow”. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Selok mean?
Literally: sel 'flood' + ok 'arrow'
Literal meaning
Selok is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “strong as a torrent, swift as an arrow”, from sel 'flood' + ok 'arrow'.
Meaning themes: Strength and courage
Selok in Turkish
What does Selok mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Selok. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “strong as a torrent, swift as an arrow” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Is Selok a Turkish name?
Yes. Selok is used as a given name in Turkish.
Selok across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SelokLatin | Boy | same as above: “strong as a torrent, swift as an arrow” | 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 Selok
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selok | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Selok
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Selok
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 Selok rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BozyiğitBoy“grey brave youth”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- BerkkanBoy“of strong lineage”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- TaşdövenBoy“stone-pounder; capable and strong person”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- AcarsoyBoy“of brave stock”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- DemirtürkBoy“iron-strong Turk”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- DirsehanBoy“hero of the Dede Korkut tales”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- AytungaBoy“moon hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- DemiralpBoy“iron hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Selok
What does the name Selok mean?
Selok means “strong as a torrent, swift as an arrow”. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Selok a girl's or a boy's name?
Selok is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Selok?
Selok 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 Selok have?
Selok 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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