Taki means “devout, avoiding wrongdoing”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Taki is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Taki mean?
Literal meaning
Taki is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “devout, avoiding wrongdoing”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion
Taki in Turkish
What does Taki mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Taki. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “devout, avoiding wrongdoing” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Taki come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Taki a Turkish name?
Yes. Taki is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Taki across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | TakiLatin | Boy | same as above: “devout, avoiding wrongdoing” | 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 Taki
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taki | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Taki
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Taki
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 Taki rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- EhlimenUnisex“believer, faithful person”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- NizamettinBoy“order of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- AydınUnisex“moon of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- VecahettinBoy“dignity of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- Mu'mineGirl“faithful; meek; devout”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- HanifeGirl“upright, true believer”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- RisalettinBoy“messenger of the faith, prophet”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- HayrettinBoy“goodness of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
Common questions about Taki
What does the name Taki mean?
Taki means “devout, avoiding wrongdoing”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Taki a girl's or a boy's name?
Taki is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Taki come from?
Taki is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Taki?
Taki 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 Taki have?
Taki has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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