Ilkim
Persian-Turkish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ilkim
Ilkim is a Turkish name derived from the Persian word "ilk" (first) combined with the Turkish suffix "-im" (my), meaning "my first" or "the first." The name is primarily used in Turkish and Central Asian cultures, with historical roots in Ottoman and Turkic naming traditions.
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Etymology
Ilkim is a Turkish name derived from the Persian word "ilk" (first) combined with the Turkish suffix "-im" (my), meaning "my first" or "the first." The name is primarily used in Turkish and Central Asian cultures, with historical roots in Ottoman and Turkic naming traditions.
Ilkim currently ranks #904 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.
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