Ilik

Ilik is a proper name that occurs in Turkic-language contexts. It is used as a geographic toponym and as a surname. As a toponym, Ilik has been recorded as the name of several small settlements in Turkey and in surrounding regions with Turkic linguistic heritage. The use of Ilik as a place name is common in rural and historical contexts and may reflect local geographical features or ancestral ties. As a surname, Ilik appears among Turkish-speaking populations, where surnames often derive from places of origin or family lineage.

The name is of Turkic origin and is found in various spellings across languages that transliterate Turkic sounds. The prevalence and exact locations of places named Ilik vary over time, and different sources may list different villages or settlements with this name. In genealogical and regional gazetteers, Ilik can function as a disambiguation term, helping to distinguish between multiple places or family lines that share the same name.

Because Ilik can refer to more than one subject, precise identification usually requires additional context, such as a province, district, or historical era. This article provides a concise overview intended as a starting point for disambiguation and future expansion with specific, sourced details.