Dilek
Turkish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Dilek
The name 'Dilek' means "wish" or "desire" in Turkish, deriving from the Old Turkic verb *dile-* ("to wish").
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Etymology
The name 'Dilek' means "wish" or "desire" in Turkish, deriving from the Old Turkic verb *dile-* ("to wish"). It is primarily used in Turkish and Kurdish cultures, predominantly within a secular or Islamic context, with no notable historical figures of widespread fame.
Dilek currently ranks #17,508 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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