Boy name
Akıllı name meaning
“intelligent, sensible”
Akıllı means “intelligent” or “sensible.” It is formed in Turkish by adding the suffix -lı, expressing possession, to akıl, an Arabic-origin word for reason or intellect. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name shares its form with the everyday Turkish adjective describing the possession of understanding.
What does Akıllı mean?
Intelligent, sensible
In Turkish: akıl sahibi, anlayışlı
Akıllı uses an everyday Turkish adjective as a personal name. Its basic sense concerns reasoning, understanding, and sound judgment; ironic conversational uses are separate from the name's meaning. It shares a semantic field with Akil and Akile but is formed with a Turkish suffix.
Origin of the name Akıllı
Formed in Turkish by adding the possessive adjective suffix -lı to akıl, 'reason, intellect', a word of Arabic origin.
How to pronounce Akıllı
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /akɯllɯ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | عقللی |
Is Akıllı a boy’s name?
Yes, Akıllı is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Akıllı does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Akilli
Names that sound like Akıllı
Names with related meanings
- Furkan♂Criterion distinguishing truth from falsehood
- Eren♂Saintly figure
- Arif♂Knowing, perceptive, possessing insight
- Zana♂♀Knowing, knowledgeable
- İrfan♂Deep understanding, knowledge and insight
- Kamil♂Complete, accomplished and mature
- Bilgehan♂Wise and discerning ruler
- Fehmi♂Associated with understanding and comprehension
- Agah♂Aware
- Reşit♂Mature
- Rüştü♂Relating to maturity and sound judgment
- Reşat♂Finding the right path
FAQ about the name Akıllı
What is the meaning of Akıllı?
Akıllı means “intelligent, sensible”. Formed in Turkish by adding the possessive adjective suffix -lı to akıl, 'reason, intellect', a word of Arabic origin.
Is Akıllı a boy’s name?
Yes, Akıllı is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Akıllı in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Akıllı nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Akıllı?
Akıllı is of Arabic and Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Akıllı have?
Akıllı has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Akıllı?
Akıllı does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Akıllı?
Other spellings: Akilli.
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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