Girl name
Pek name meaning
“solid, resilient; very”
Pek means “solid” or “resilient” and also functions as the intensifier “very.” Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it comes from Turkish pek, continuing Old Turkic bek, “firm” or “solid.” It shares an element with Peker and recalls the everyday Turkish phrase pek sağlam, “very sturdy.”
What does Pek mean?
Solid, resilient; very
In Turkish: sıkı, dayanıklı; çok
As a short given name, Pek preserves an old Turkish word expressing firmness. In everyday speech it is more familiar as an intensifying adverb, while some descriptive expressions retain the sense of solidity or toughness. The same element appears in compounds such as Pekcan and Pekdemir.
Origin of the name Pek
Turkish pek continues the older Turkic form bek, meaning firm or solid. In modern Turkish it functions both as an adjective and as an intensifying adverb.
How to pronounce Pek
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /pek/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | پك |
Is Pek a girl’s name?
Yes, Pek is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Pek does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Pek
Names with related meanings
- Kübra♀Greater
- Beren♀Strong, powerful
- Aybüke♀Moon and mighty dragon
- Tuana♀Strong, powerful, capable
- Kaya♂♀A large, solid mass of rock
- Arslan♂♀Lion
- Yıldırım♂♀Lightning strike
- Acar♂♀Enterprising, agile and capable
- Azize♀Precious, esteemed
- Neriman♀Valiant, strong
- Gürbüz♂♀Strong, sturdy and well developed
- Gürel♂♀Strong, flourishing community or homeland
FAQ about the name Pek
What is the meaning of Pek?
Pek means “solid, resilient; very”. Turkish pek continues the older Turkic form bek, meaning firm or solid. In modern Turkish it functions both as an adjective and as an intensifying adverb.
Is Pek a girl’s name?
Yes, Pek is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Pek in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Pek nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Pek?
Pek is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Pek have?
Pek has 1 syllable and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Pek?
Pek 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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