Felek

Felek is a girl's name that is common in both Kurdish and Turkish cultures and has Arabic roots. The meaning of the name includes 'the fate', 'the stroke of fate', as well as terms like 'the heaven', 'the firmament', and 'the universe'.

What does the name Felek mean?

Felek is a female first name with Kurdish and Turkish influences that traces back to Arabic origins. The meanings range from 'the fate' and 'the stroke of fate' to 'the heaven', 'the firmament', and 'the universe'. This name derives from the Arabic word falak (فَلَك), which stands for 'heaven', 'firmament', 'world', 'universe', 'fate', 'luck', and 'misfortune'. In its masculine form, Felek is a Polish diminutive of the name Feliks.

Where does the name Felek come from?

The name Felek has Arabic roots and means 'the fate'. It comes from the Arabic term falak (فَلَك), which encompasses 'heaven', 'firmament', 'world', 'universe', 'fate', 'luck', and 'misfortune'. The name is used in the languages Kurdish, Polish, and Turkish.

How do you pronounce Felek?

Fe-lek

Popularity

In Germany, Felek is among the less common first names. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2009, when it reached 2,111th place. Over the last ten years, Felek has been given as a first name around 20 times, placing it 6,382nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,669th.

Nicknames & pet names

Feli

Famous people

• Felek Nas (Kurdish politician)