Unisex name
Sağlık name meaning
“health; physical and mental well-being”
Sağlık means health and physical and mental well-being. It is formed in Turkish from sağ, meaning alive or well, with the noun-forming suffix -lık. Used for girls and boys in Türkiye, it shares its vocabulary of well-being with sağlıcakla, a familiar expression used when wishing someone well.
What does Sağlık mean?
Health; physical and mental well-being
In Turkish: esenlik; bedence ve ruhça iyi olma
Sağlık refers to bodily health and, more broadly, well-being. The same conceptual field appears in Turkish greetings, good wishes, and farewells such as sağlıcakla. As a name, it evokes continued life and a wish for wellness, sharing a root with Sağlam.
Origin of the name Sağlık
Sağlık is formed from Turkish sağ, alive or well, with the state-forming suffix -lık. The resulting noun denotes health and well-being.
How to pronounce Sağlık
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /saɰlɯk/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | صاغلق |
Is Sağlık a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sağlık is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Sağlık does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Sağlık
What is the meaning of Sağlık?
Sağlık means “health; physical and mental well-being”. Sağlık is formed from Turkish sağ, alive or well, with the state-forming suffix -lık. The resulting noun denotes health and well-being.
Is Sağlık a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sağlık is used for both boys and girls.
Is Sağlık in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sağlık nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sağlık?
Sağlık is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Sağlık have?
Sağlık has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Sağlık?
Sağlık 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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