Girl name
İlke name meaning
“principle, a fundamental guiding idea”
İlke means principle or a fundamental guiding idea. It comes from the modern Turkish word ilke, formed from ilk, meaning first, and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. A stated rule guiding a decision provides a concrete example of the word's everyday meaning.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Turkish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does İlke mean?
Principle, a fundamental guiding idea
In Turkish: temel düşünce, davranışa yön veren esas
İlke brings the idea of a guiding principle into personal naming. The Turkish word appears in discussions of law, science, and ethics, where it denotes a fundamental basis for thought or action. It is used as a given name for both women and men.
How popular is İlke?
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
- 6provinces
Where is İlke in the top 30?
6 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 İlke
The name comes from Turkish ilke, meaning a principle. The word is a modern formation based on ilk, 'first'.
Double names with İlke
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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İlke Simge
Meaning of each name
- İlke: principle, a fundamental guiding idea
- Simge: a sign representing an idea
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Özgün İlke
Meaning of each name
- Özgün: original; independently created and distinctive
- İlke: principle, a fundamental guiding idea
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İlke Gülay
Meaning of each name
- İlke: principle, a fundamental guiding idea
- Gülay: rose and moon; floral and celestial beauty
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Uysal İlke
Meaning of each name
- Uysal: gentle, compliant, readily accommodating
- İlke: principle, a fundamental guiding idea
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İlke Beyhan
Meaning of each name
- İlke: principle, a fundamental guiding idea
- Beyhan: bey and khan; a name evoking rulership
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Candeğer İlke
Meaning of each name
- Candeğer: as precious as life, dearly beloved
- İlke: principle, a fundamental guiding idea
How to pronounce İlke
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ilke/ |
Is İlke a girl’s name?
Yes, İlke is used mostly as a girl’s name. In TÜİK data, 15% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
İlke appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Ilke
Names that sound like İlke
Names with related meanings
- Aslı♀The original
- Özden♂♀Sincere, heartfelt, arising from within
- Sıdıka♀Deeply truthful, sincere and honest
- Adile♀Just, fair and equitable
- Adalet♂♀Justice, fairness, equitable treatment
- Halise♀Pure, unmixed
- Ilkem♀My principle, my guiding belief
- Sıddıka♀Deeply truthful, sincere and honest
- Candide♀İnnocent, sincere
- Emina♀Trustworthy
- Kalben♀Wholeheartedly, with sincere feeling
- Kassi♀Name of Cassandra, the Trojan prophetess princess
Famous people named İlke
- İlke Özyüksel · b. 1997
- İlke Hatipoğlu · b. 1978
- İlke Arslan
- Ilke Anac
- Ilke Evrim Dizemen
- Ilke Turkmendag
- Ilke Uysal Unalan
- İlke Akpınar
- İlke Ali Gürses
- İlke Aydoğan
- İlke Can
- İlke Coşkun Benlidayı
FAQ about the name İlke
What is the meaning of İlke?
İlke means “principle, a fundamental guiding idea”. The name comes from Turkish ilke, meaning a principle. The word is a modern formation based on ilk, 'first'.
Is İlke a girl’s name?
Yes, İlke is used mostly as a girl’s name. In TÜİK data, 15% of bearers are male.
Is İlke in the Quran?
No. Neither the name İlke nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name İlke?
İlke is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does İlke have?
İlke has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name İlke?
İlke appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of İlke?
Other spellings: Ilke.
What names go well with İlke?
Some ideas: İlke Simge; Özgün İlke; İlke Gülay.
Famous people named İlke?
Notable people named İlke include İlke Özyüksel, İlke Hatipoğlu, İlke Arslan.
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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