The baby name Kelebek is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /keleˈbek/; respelling: keh-leh-BEK.
Kelebek is Turkish in Origin.
The baby name Kelebek is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /keleˈbek/; respelling: keh-leh-BEK.
Kelebek is Turkish in Origin.
Kelebek is a modern Turkish given name drawn directly from the common noun meaning “butterfly.” The word is Turkic in origin and is related to butterfly terms across the Turkic family (Kazakh Köbelek, Kyrgyz Köpölök, Tatar Kübäläk), though in Turkish it is not connected to the title beg/bey despite appearances. As a personal name it is rare but has seen occasional use in Turkey and the Turkish diaspora from the late 20th century onward, chosen chiefly for girls and prized for its imagery of transformation, lightness, and beauty.
Turkish has no established spelling variants of Kelebek; informal nicknames may shorten it to Kele. Thematically related forms in other languages include Persian Parvaneh, Arabic Farasha, and Spanish Mariposa, while the Turkish endearment Kelebeğim (“my butterfly”) sometimes appears in song and pop culture. Symbolically, Kelebek evokes renewal and freedom, making it a striking nature-name choice.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | Girls | 0 | #75 | 1 | 1,051 |
| AF | Girls | 0 | #94 | 1 | 2,402 |
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 5,122 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #482 | 23 | 11,303 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #695 | 3 | 13,071 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| TR | 0 | #925 | 299 | 19,440 | |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,227 | 8 | 20,130 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Kelebek is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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