Gender Masculine
Usage Turkish
Pronounced Pron. /sɛl.ˈt͡ʃuk/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Possibly derived from a diminutive form of the Turkic root sil meaning "clean, pure". Selçuk was the eponymous leader of the Seljuk Turks, who established the Seljuk Empire in the Middle East in the 11th century.

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Other Languages & CulturesSeljuk(History)

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Entry added October 6, 2024