Kirkuk

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Meaning

City in Iraq

Origin

Arabic/Kurdish

Global Spellings

Arabic كركوك
Urdu کرکوک
Persian کرکوک
Turkish Kerkük
Bengali কিরকুক
Pashto کرکوک

Alternate Spellings

The name Kirkuk is a classic masculine title rooted in Arabic/Kurdish tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'City in Iraq', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Kirkuk, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Kirkuk is a historic city in northern Iraq, known in antiquity as Arrapha.