Ilke
Turkish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ilke
Ilke is a Turkish given name meaning "first" or "foremost," derived from the Turkish word "ilk" combined with the diminutive suffix "-e." The name is primarily used in Turkish culture and among Turkish-speaking populations, with no strong religious affiliation, though it is common in Turkey and among diaspora communities.
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Etymology
Ilke is a Turkish given name meaning "first" or "foremost," derived from the Turkish word "ilk" combined with the diminutive suffix "-e." The name is primarily used in Turkish culture and among Turkish-speaking populations, with no strong religious affiliation, though it is common in Turkey and among diaspora communities.
Ilke currently ranks #1,283 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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