ilke

Ilke is a Turkish noun meaning principle, axiom, or tenet. It denotes a fundamental rule or standard that guides behavior, thought, or judgment. In philosophy, ethics, and education, ilke is used to refer to core beliefs or normative guidelines.

As a given name, İlke is used in Turkish-speaking communities and is predominantly feminine. The name conveys the idea of principled conduct or adherence to guiding principles, and it is chosen to reflect desired traits such as integrity or steadfastness.

The Turkish spelling İlke uses the dotted capital I (İ) and is typically transliterated in non-Turkish contexts as Ilke. In Turkish texts, proper capitalization and diacritics are customary, though non-Turkish materials may simplify the spelling. The word is distinct from ilk, a related but etymologically separate Turkish word meaning first, and the two terms have different uses in everyday language.

In broader usage, İlke appears in educational and institutional contexts when describing foundational policies or mission statements, as well as in personal names. While it is most common in Turkish, the concept exists in many languages under equivalent terms that express basic principles or guiding axioms.