Unisex name
Adak name meaning
“a vowed offering or pledge”
Adak means “a vowed offering or pledge” and is used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. It comes from the Turkish noun adak, related to adamak, meaning to dedicate or pledge. Its meaning evokes an offering set aside in connection with a wish or promise.
What does Adak mean?
A vowed offering or pledge
In Turkish: bir dileğe bağlı sunu veya söz
Adak expresses the idea of an offering or promise connected with the fulfillment of a wish. The word can refer both to what is offered and to the undertaking itself. As a name, it evokes dedication and commitment without belonging exclusively to one religious tradition.
Origin of the name Adak
It comes from Turkish adak, a vowed offering or undertaking, and is related to adamak, to dedicate or vow.
How to pronounce Adak
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /adak/ |
Is Adak a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Adak is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Adak does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Adak
Names with related meanings
- Ramazan♂The ninth lunar month, observed through fasting
- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Betül♀Virgin
- Eliz♀God is my oath
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Akif♂Steadfastly devoted
- Ferhat♂Hero of the Ferhat and Şirin story
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Hanife♀One devoted to belief in one God
- Aliyar♂Friend or companion of Ali
FAQ about the name Adak
What is the meaning of Adak?
Adak means “a vowed offering or pledge”. It comes from Turkish adak, a vowed offering or undertaking, and is related to adamak, to dedicate or vow.
Is Adak a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Adak is used for both boys and girls.
Is Adak in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Adak nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Adak?
Adak is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Adak have?
Adak has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Adak?
Adak does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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