Isik

unisexTurkishMuslim

Isik is a Muslim unisex name of Turkish origin, meaning “Light (in Turkish)”.

MeaningLight (in Turkish)
GenderUnisex
OriginTurkish
Pronunciationuh-SHUK
TraditionMuslim
Used inTurkey

Meaning and origin of Isik

Işık means light in Turkish, and Isik is the way the name is usually typed in English without Turkish letters. Those letters change the sound, so a closer pronunciation is 'uh-SHUK'. It is a native Turkish word that works for girls, for boys and as a family name. It keeps company with light names from Arabic, such as Nur and Ziya, that Turkish parents also love.

Is Isik a Muslim name?

Muslim families in Turkey use Işık freely, since light is a wholly positive image. It is a Turkish word rather than an Arabic one.

How popular is Isik?

Turkish parents give it to sons and daughters, and many Turkish families carry it as a surname.

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Spellings and variants of Isik

Ishik

Names similar to Isik

NurZiyaAydinNurhan

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Isik mean?

Isik means 'Light (in Turkish)'. It is of Turkish origin.

Is Isik a Muslim name?

Muslim families in Turkey use Işık freely, since light is a wholly positive image. It is a Turkish word rather than an Arabic one.

How do you pronounce Isik?

Isik is pronounced uh-SHUK.

Is Isik a boy or girl name?

Isik is used for both boys and girls.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.