Boy name
İkiz name meaning
“one of two children born together”
İkiz means one of two children born together. It comes from the Turkish word ikiz, related to iki, meaning two, and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Its clearest association is with twins, while everyday expressions also extend the word to matching buildings or objects.
What does İkiz mean?
One of two children born together
In Turkish: aynı doğumda dünyaya gelen iki çocuktan biri
İkiz uses the Turkish word for a twin as a personal name. The word can also describe objects that closely resemble each other. A name record alone does not establish that its bearer was born a twin; the lexical meaning and the reason for a particular naming remain separate matters.
Origin of the name İkiz
Based on Turkish ikiz, meaning twin. The word is related to iki, meaning two, and is attested in early Turkic.
How to pronounce İkiz
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ikiz/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ایكیز |
Is İkiz a boy’s name?
Yes, İkiz is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
İkiz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like İkiz
FAQ about the name İkiz
What is the meaning of İkiz?
İkiz means “one of two children born together”. Based on Turkish ikiz, meaning twin. The word is related to iki, meaning two, and is attested in early Turkic.
Is İkiz a boy’s name?
Yes, İkiz is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is İkiz in the Quran?
No. Neither the name İkiz nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name İkiz?
İkiz is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does İkiz have?
İkiz has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name İkiz?
İkiz 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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