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Takı

Takı /taˈkɯ/ ASCII Taki

“jewellery”1

Established origin Takı: root entries for takı · How do we know?

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How do you pronounce Takı?

Takı

IPA /taˈkɯ/

The stress usually falls on syllable 2 (marked). In everyday Turkish, stress in surnames varies by speaker and region.

What does the surname Takı mean?

Takı is the general word for jewellery such as earrings, bracelets, rings and necklaces, especially the pieces given at weddings and engagements. It is formed from takmak, “to put on, attach”, with -ı; in grammar the case endings are also called takı.1

Takı is also an ordinary word in everyday Turkish.

What is Takı made of?

Takı is Turkic in origin and breaks into 2 parts: tak- (takmak: to attach, wear) + -ı (deverbal noun suffix).

Takı + root tak- takmak: to attach, wear TURKIC takı “jewellery” suffix -ı deverbal noun suffix Takı tak- root takmak: to attach, wear takı TURKIC “jewellery” -ı suffix deverbal noun suffix
Takı: parts and root words

How was the name Takı formed?

Takı was formed by adding the suffix -ı (“deverbal noun suffix”) to tak- (“takmak: to attach, wear”).

Shared note · 1934Surnames became compulsory with Surname Law No. 2525 of 21 June 1934.3

Is Takı also a first name?

Yes. Takı is given as a first name too, carrying the same sense: “jewellery”.

Takı as a first name: meaning and statistics — turkiyenames.com →

How is Takı written and pronounced abroad?

In English-language records it often appears as Taki.

Which surnames have a meaning similar to Takı?

Akyün shares gloss keywords with Takı within the same primary category.

Which guides add context to Takı?

Read the root, formation and register information for Takı 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. 1 Wikimedia Wiktionary: takı accessed 9 November 2026
  2. 2 Wikimedia Vikisözlük: takı accessed 9 November 2026
  3. 3 T.C. Resmî Gazete / Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (mevzuat.gov.tr) Soyadı Kanunu (Kanun No. 2525) accessed 8 November 2026
  4. 4 turkiyenames.com Türkiye İsimleri (turkiyenames.com) accessed 9 November 2026

Common questions about Takı

Q1

What does the surname Takı mean?

Takı is the general word for jewellery such as earrings, bracelets, rings and necklaces, especially the pieces given at weddings and engagements. It is formed from takmak, “to put on, attach”, with -ı; in grammar the case endings are also called takı.
Q2

What is the origin of the surname Takı?

The root word of Takı is takı (Turkic): “jewellery”.
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How do you pronounce Takı?

Ta·kı, 2 syllables; IPA: /taˈkɯ/.