Zikir means “remembrance, mention”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Zikir is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Zikir mean?
Literal meaning
Zikir is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “remembrance, mention”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Zikir in Turkish
What does Zikir mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Zikir. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “remembrance, mention” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Zikir come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Zikir a Turkish name?
Yes. Zikir is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Zikir across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ZikirLatin | Boy | same as above: “remembrance, mention” | 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 Zikir
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zikir | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Zikir
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 Zikir rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BozkırBoy“treeless steppe”same language (turkish)
- KalenderBoy“humble, plain-living person”same language (turkish)
- TuygunBoy“young and strong; sensitive”same language (turkish)
- YurtsevUnisex“love the homeland”same language (turkish)
- AltaşBoy“red stone”same language (turkish)
- CavitBoy“eternal”same language (turkish)
- VatanBoy“homeland”same language (turkish)
- KinaşUnisex“consulting, talking a matter over”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Zikir
What does the name Zikir mean?
Zikir means “remembrance, mention”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Zikir a girl's or a boy's name?
Zikir is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Zikir come from?
Zikir is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zikir?
Zikir 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 Zikir have?
Zikir 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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