Boy name
Delil name meaning
“guide; evidence, indication”
Delil means “guide,” “evidence,” or “indication” and comes from Arabic dalīl. The source word describes both a guide and something that points toward a conclusion. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it evokes a signpost that makes the direction of a journey clear.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Delil mean?
Guide; evidence, indication
In Turkish: yol gösteren; kanıt, belirti
Delil connects a guide who shows the way with evidence that leads the mind toward a conclusion. The word remains active in Turkish, especially in legal discussion and reasoning. As a given name, it can retain the guiding sense as well as the familiar meaning of proof.
How popular is Delil?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 1provinces
Where is Delil in the top 30?
1 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Delil
It derives from Arabic dalīl (دليل). The word can denote a guide or a sign and piece of evidence that leads to a conclusion.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Delil in the Quran? | As a word · دليلا · 25:45Dalīl, the source of Delil, occurs in an inflected form in the Quranic verse describing the sun as a guide. |
| Starts with | D · De |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Delil
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Delil Gurur
Meaning of each name
- Delil: guide; evidence, indication
- Gurur: pride, satisfaction in oneself
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Muhlis Delil
Meaning of each name
- Muhlis: sincere, wholehearted, devoted
- Delil: guide; evidence, indication
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Delil Fahrettin
Meaning of each name
- Delil: guide; evidence, indication
- Fahrettin: the pride or glory of the faith
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Gazi Delil
Meaning of each name
- Gazi: war veteran; warrior in a ghaza
- Delil: guide; evidence, indication
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Delil Vasıf
Meaning of each name
- Delil: guide; evidence, indication
- Vasıf: quality, attribute; a distinguishing feature
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Sacit Delil
Meaning of each name
- Sacit: one who prostrates in worship
- Delil: guide; evidence, indication
How to pronounce Delil
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /delil/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | دليل |
Is Delil a boy’s name?
Yes, Delil is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Delil appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Delil
Names with related meanings
- Arif♂Knowing, perceptive, possessing insight
- Zeki♂Quick to understand
- Aydın♂Bright, illuminated
- Renas♂One who knows the way
- Fikret♂Thought
- Zana♂♀Knowing, knowledgeable
- Burhan♂Conclusive proof, clear and compelling evidence
- İrfan♂Deep understanding, knowledge and insight
- Fehmi♂Associated with understanding and comprehension
- Agah♂Aware
- Alim♂Scholar
- Deha♂Exceptional intellectual or creative ability
FAQ about the name Delil
What is the meaning of Delil?
Delil means “guide; evidence, indication”. It derives from Arabic dalīl (دليل). The word can denote a guide or a sign and piece of evidence that leads to a conclusion.
Is Delil a boy’s name?
Yes, Delil is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Delil in the Quran?
As a word. Dalīl, the source of Delil, occurs in an inflected form in the Quranic verse describing the sun as a guide. (e.g.: 25:45)
What is the origin of the name Delil?
Delil is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Delil have?
Delil has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Delil?
Delil appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Delil?
Some ideas: Delil Gurur; Muhlis Delil; Delil Fahrettin.
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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