Unisex name
İnkılap name meaning
“fundamental change, revolution”
İnkılap means fundamental change or revolution. It entered Turkish through Ottoman Turkish from Arabic inqilāb and is used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. The source word conveys turning or moving into another state, connecting the name with the concrete image of an old order giving way.
What does İnkılap mean?
Fundamental change, revolution
In Turkish: köklü değişim, devrim
In Turkish, inkılap denotes a fundamental transformation in a social or political order. As a name, it foregrounds renewal and historical change; its use in accounts of the Turkish Republic is especially prominent, although the underlying sense of transformation extends beyond that particular historical setting.
Origin of the name İnkılap
Borrowed through Ottoman Turkish from Arabic inqilāb. The source word expresses turning and a transition from one state to another.
How to pronounce İnkılap
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /inkɯlap/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | انقلاب |
Is İnkılap a boy’s or a girl’s name?
İnkılap is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
İnkılap does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
FAQ about the name İnkılap
What is the meaning of İnkılap?
İnkılap means “fundamental change, revolution”. Borrowed through Ottoman Turkish from Arabic inqilāb. The source word expresses turning and a transition from one state to another.
Is İnkılap a boy’s or a girl’s name?
İnkılap is used for both boys and girls.
Is İnkılap in the Quran?
No. Neither the name İnkılap nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name İnkılap?
İnkılap is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does İnkılap have?
İnkılap has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name İnkılap?
İnkılap 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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