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Bilge

Bilge is a unisex name of Turkish origin meaning “wise.” In England & Wales it was given to 4 babies in 2009.

Bilge at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“wise”
Pronunciation
/ˈbɪlɡə/

About the name Bilge

Bilge belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “wise” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Bilge first appears in Social Security records in 2018 and has been given to 6 babies since 1880. It is a genuinely rare choice in the US.

Bilge in US records

First recorded (US)
2018
Total since 1880
6

Bilge in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2009
Babies named Bilge in 2009
4
Total since 1996
4

Similar names

More names from the Turkish shelf:

ElginTurkishDenizTurkishBernaTurkishHaleTurkishEvrenTurkishCanTurkishEkinTurkishDeryaTurkish

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bilge mean?

Bilge means “wise” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Bilge a boy or girl name?

Bilge is a unisex name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2009.

What origin is the name Bilge?

Bilge comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Bilge?

Bilge is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 2018 and has been given to 6 babies since 1880.

How do you pronounce Bilge?

Bilge is pronounced /ˈbɪlɡə/ (IPA).

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