Girl name
Ercil name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Ercil is a two-syllable name used for girls in Türkiye. The Turkish element er- within it means “man, warrior, soldier.” Similar-sounding names include Esil, meaning “late afternoon” or “early evening,” and Erel, which carries the meanings “brave warrior” and “hero.”
The name Ercil at a glance
Syllables
Er · cil
2 syllables · 5 letters · /eɾd͡ʒil/
Use
Girl
1 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Parts of the name
- er-“man, warrior, soldier” · Turkish
The meanings of these parts are recorded in dictionaries.
Source: Wiktionary
Similar names with known meanings
Ercil: language and spelling facts
The name Ercil contains er-.
How to pronounce Ercil
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /eɾd͡ʒil/ |
Is Ercil a girl’s name?
Yes, Ercil is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Ercil 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: Erçil
Names that sound like Ercil
FAQ about the name Ercil
Is Ercil a girl’s name?
Yes, Ercil is used mostly as a girl’s name.
How many syllables does Ercil have?
Ercil has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ercil?
Ercil 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 Ercil?
Other spellings: Erçil.
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.
Entry ID: nm03382 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake