Girl name
Dilek name meaning
“a wish; something hoped to come true”
Dilek means a wish or something hoped to come true. It derives from the Turkish verb dilemek, meaning to wish, and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. A strip of cloth tied to a wishing tree provides a concrete cultural image for its meaning.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Turkish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Dilek mean?
A wish; something hoped to come true
In Turkish: gerçekleşmesi istenen şey, gönülden geçen istek
Dilek turns an everyday abstract Turkish noun into a personal name. Expressions about making a wish or offering good wishes cover both personal hope and goodwill toward others. Murat, Emel, and Arzu are close in meaning, although their linguistic origins differ from that of Dilek.
How popular is Dilek?
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
- 10provinces
- Girls named Dilek in Türkiye (2025)
- 188,790
Where is Dilek in the top 30?
10 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 →
Why is Dilek popular?
Dilek means a heartfelt wish, giving its short, clear sound a hopeful association. It did not appear in the national newborn top 30 during the supplied period.
Origin of the name Dilek
Dilek is formed from Turkish dilemek, to wish, with the noun-forming suffix -k. It is an everyday Turkish word for a wish or desired outcome.
Double names with Dilek
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Dilek İdil
Meaning of each name
- Dilek: a wish; something hoped to come true
- İdil: Turkish name of the Volga; an idyll
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Ayça Dilek
Meaning of each name
- Ayça: crescent moon; slender moon
- Dilek: a wish; something hoped to come true
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Dilek Türkay
Meaning of each name
- Dilek: a wish; something hoped to come true
- Türkay: a compound of Türk and moon
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Gün Dilek
Meaning of each name
- Gün: daytime; sunlight; day
- Dilek: a wish; something hoped to come true
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Dilek Feray
Meaning of each name
- Dilek: a wish; something hoped to come true
- Feray: moonlight; the moon’s radiance
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Aygün Dilek
Meaning of each name
- Aygün: moon and day; moon and sun
- Dilek: a wish; something hoped to come true
How to pronounce Dilek
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dilek/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | دیلك |
Is Dilek a girl’s name?
Yes, Dilek is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Dilek appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Dilek
Names with related meanings
- Büşra♀Glad tidings
- Özlem♀Longing for reunion
- Hülya♀Pleasant reverie
- Rüya♀A dream in sleep
- Ülkü♀An ideal
- Hayal♀A mental image
- Arzu♀Wish, desire, longing
- Kardelen♀Snowdrop, an early flower emerging through snow
- Filiz♀A fresh young shoot or sprout
- Emel♀Hope, a desired goal
- Deva♀Remedy, healing treatment
- Mizgin♀Glad tidings
Famous people named Dilek
- Dilek Öcalan · b. 1987
- Dilek İmamoğlu · b. 1974
- Dilek Serbest · b. 1981
- Dilek Kalaycı · b. 1967
- Dilek Kınık · b. 1995
- Dilek Koçak · b. 2005
- Dilek Koçbay · b. 1982
- Dilek Akagün Yılmaz · b. 1963
- Dilek Sabancı · b. 1964
- Dilek Yılmaz · b. 2001
- Dilek Zaptçıoğlu · b. 1959
- Dilek Atakol · b. 1989
FAQ about the name Dilek
What is the meaning of Dilek?
Dilek means “a wish; something hoped to come true”. Dilek is formed from Turkish dilemek, to wish, with the noun-forming suffix -k. It is an everyday Turkish word for a wish or desired outcome.
Is Dilek a girl’s name?
Yes, Dilek is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Dilek in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Dilek nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Dilek?
Dilek is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Dilek have?
Dilek has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Dilek?
Dilek appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Dilek?
Some ideas: Dilek İdil; Ayça Dilek; Dilek Türkay.
Famous people named Dilek?
Notable people named Dilek include Dilek Öcalan, Dilek İmamoğlu, Dilek Serbest.
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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