SURNAMEEntry 1,036
Bilgiç
“learned, knowledgeable”1
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How do you pronounce Bilgiç?
The stress usually falls on syllable 2 (marked). In everyday Turkish, stress in surnames varies by speaker and region.
What does the surname Bilgiç mean?
Bilgiç means “a learned person, one who knows much”, derived from bilgi “knowledge”. In everyday speech it has also acquired a note of the know-all, as in “bilgiçlik taslamak”, but as a name it describes someone known for his learning.1,2
Grammar Derived from bilgi with -ç.
Bilgiç is also an ordinary word in everyday Turkish.
How was the name Bilgiç formed?
Bilgiç was formed by adding the suffix -ç (“derivational suffix”) to bilgi (“bilgi: knowledge”).
Which surnames are related to Bilgiç?
| # | Surname | Relation | Rank | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bilgili | same root | – | – |
| 02 | Bilgi | same root | – | – |
| 03 | Bilgiseven | same root | – | – |
Who are some well-known people named Bilgiç?
- Esra Bilgiç film actor 1992–
- Eşref Bilgiç association football player 1908–1992
- Tahir Bilgiç actor 1970–
- Pelin Bilgiç basketball player 1994–
- Süreyya Sadi Bilgiç politician 1961–
- Kutluhan Bilgiç association football referee 1981–
- Sibel Bilgiç singer 1971–
- Tanju Bilgiç ambassador 1971–
People surnamed Bilgiç as recorded in Wikidata, ordered by the number of Wikipedia language editions.
Is Bilgiç also a first name?
Yes. Bilgiç is given as a first name too, carrying the same sense: “learned, knowledgeable”.
Bilgiç as a first name: meaning and statistics — turkiyenames.com →
How is Bilgiç written and pronounced abroad?
Without Turkish letters the name is written Bilgic in English and German records.
Which surnames have a meaning similar to Bilgiç?
Bilgen, Bilgi and Bilginer share gloss keywords with Bilgiç within the same primary category.
Which guides add context to Bilgiç?
Read the root, formation and register information for Bilgiç alongside these guides: How Turkish Surnames Are Formed: Roots and Suffixes and How to Pronounce and Spell Turkish Surnames.
Where do these facts come from?
- 1 Sevan Nişanyan Nişanyan Sözlük: bilgiç
- 2 Sevan Nişanyan Nişanyan Sözlük: bilgi
- 3 Sevan Nişanyan Nişanyan Adlar: Bilgiç
- 4 Wikimedia Vikisözlük: bilgiç
- 5 Wikimedia Vikisözlük: Bilgiç
- 6 Wikimedia Foundation Wikidata: people with this family name
- 7 T.C. Resmî Gazete / Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (mevzuat.gov.tr) Soyadı Kanunu (Kanun No. 2525)
- 8 turkiyenames.com Türkiye İsimleri (turkiyenames.com)
Common questions about Bilgiç
- Q1
What does the surname Bilgiç mean?
- Bilgiç means “a learned person, one who knows much”, derived from bilgi “knowledge”. In everyday speech it has also acquired a note of the know-all, as in “bilgiçlik taslamak”, but as a name it describes someone known for his learning.
- Q2
What is the origin of the surname Bilgiç?
- The root word of Bilgiç is bilgi (Turkic): “knowledge gained by study”.
- Q3
How do you pronounce Bilgiç?
- Bil·giç, 2 syllables; IPA: /bilˈɡitʃ/.