SURNAMEEntry 2,559
İkizler
“the twins”1
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How do you pronounce İkizler?
The stress usually falls on syllable 3 (marked). In everyday Turkish, stress in surnames varies by speaker and region.
What does the surname İkizler mean?
The plural of ikiz “twin”, meaning “the twins”. The same word names the constellation and zodiac sign Gemini; ikiz itself comes from Old Turkic ékkiz, derived from “two”.1
Grammar ikiz + -ler (plural).
İkizler is also an ordinary word in everyday Turkish.
How was the name İkizler formed?
İkizler was formed by adding the suffix -ler (“plural suffix”) to ikiz (“ikiz: twin”).
Which surnames are related to İkizler?
| # | Surname | Relation | Rank | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Ekiz | same root | – | – |
| 02 | İkizoğlu | same root | – | – |
| 03 | Ekizoğlu | same root | – | – |
| 04 | İkiz | same root | – | – |
| 05 | İkizgül | same root | – | – |
| 06 | İkizkaya | same root | – | – |
Who are some well-known people named İkizler?
- Alp İkizler university teacher
People surnamed İkizler as recorded in Wikidata, ordered by the number of Wikipedia language editions.
How is İkizler written and pronounced abroad?
In foreign records it often appears as Ikizler.
Which surnames have a meaning similar to İkizler?
Kardeş, Yedikardeş and Cankardeş share gloss keywords with İkizler within the same primary category.
Which guides add context to İkizler?
Read the root, formation and register information for İkizler 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: ikiz
- 2 Wikimedia Wiktionary: İkizler
- 3 Wikimedia Foundation Wikidata: people with this family name
- 4 T.C. Resmî Gazete / Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (mevzuat.gov.tr) Soyadı Kanunu (Kanun No. 2525)
Common questions about İkizler
- Q1
What does the surname İkizler mean?
- The plural of ikiz “twin”, meaning “the twins”. The same word names the constellation and zodiac sign Gemini; ikiz itself comes from Old Turkic ékkiz, derived from “two”.
- Q2
What is the origin of the surname İkizler?
- The root word of İkizler is ikiz (Turkic): “twin”.
- Q3
How do you pronounce İkizler?
- İ·kiz·ler, 3 syllables; IPA: /ikizˈleɾ/.