Kilic
Kilic is a Turkish surname derived from the word kılıç, meaning “sword” in Turkish. The spelling kilic reflects older transliteration conventions that were common before the 1938 Turkish alphabet reform, which introduced the letter ş to represent the “sh” sound. As a surname it is borne by people of Turkish descent in Turkey and diaspora communities worldwide. The name is typically masculine in use, although it can be found among both genders.
The surname has been carried by individuals in various fields. In sports, for example, Burak Kılıç (born
In addition to individuals, the term kilic occasionally appears in place names and ship names. For instance,
Because of its military connotation, the name kilic is sometimes used symbolically in literature to evoke bravery,