Boy name
Seçim name meaning
“selection; choosing among alternatives”
Seçim means selection or choosing among alternatives. It is formed in Turkish from the verb seçmek, meaning to choose, with a noun-forming suffix. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it also recalls the ordinary Turkish word for an election, with its ballots and polling stations.
What does Seçim mean?
Selection; choosing among alternatives
In Turkish: seçme; seçenekler arasında karar verme
Seçim turns the idea of choosing among alternatives into a personal name. Although its electoral sense is prominent in everyday Turkish, the word also has a broader meaning of selection. The name does not inherently refer to a particular election or political position. It shares a verbal root with Seçkin but has a different meaning.
Origin of the name Seçim
Seçim is formed from Turkish seç-, to choose, with the noun-forming suffix -im. The noun can mean selection generally or an election conducted by voting.
How to pronounce Seçim
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /set͡ʃim/ |
Is Seçim a boy’s name?
Yes, Seçim is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Seçim does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Seçim
Famous people named Seçim
- Seçim Can Koç · b. 1997
FAQ about the name Seçim
What is the meaning of Seçim?
Seçim means “selection; choosing among alternatives”. Seçim is formed from Turkish seç-, to choose, with the noun-forming suffix -im. The noun can mean selection generally or an election conducted by voting.
Is Seçim a boy’s name?
Yes, Seçim is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Seçim in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Seçim nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Seçim?
Seçim is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Seçim have?
Seçim has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Seçim?
Seçim does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Seçim?
Notable people named Seçim include Seçim Can Koç.
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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