Ilkan
Fact sheet
- Name
- Ilkan
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The name Ilkan (also İlkan) comes from Turkish and can be translated as 'the first moment' or 'the first instant'. It is composed of the Turkish elements ilk, meaning 'first-', and an, meaning 'moment' or 'instant'. A prominent example of this name is the Turkish basketball player İlkan Karaman.
What does the name Ilkan mean?
Ilkan (also İlkan) means 'the first moment' or 'the first instant' in Turkish. This name is made up of the components ilk meaning 'first-' and an meaning 'moment, instant'. A well-known bearer of the name is the basketball player İlkan Karaman from Turkey.
Where does the name Ilkan come from?
Ilkan is a masculine first name of Turkish origin and means 'the first moment' or 'the first instant'.
How do you pronounce Ilkan?
The pronunciation of Ilkan is clear and consists of two syllables. It is pronounced as 'Il-kan' [ˈɪlkan], with a short, bright 'i' followed by the stressed second syllable. The hard 'k' gives a distinct accent before the soft ending of the 'n'. Ilkan conveys a concise, structured impression – compact, powerful, and clearly defined.
Popularity
In Germany, Ilkan is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2010, when it reached 1,169th place. In the last ten years, Ilkan has been chosen as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,276th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,192nd.
Famous people
- Eray Ilkan Karaman (basketball player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Ilkan
What does the first name Ilkan mean?
Ilkan means 'the first moment' or 'the first instant' in Turkish.
Where does the name Ilkan come from?
Ilkan is a masculine first name of Turkish origin.
How popular is the name Ilkan?
The popularity of the name Ilkan varies, but it is mainly common in Turkey.