Halıcı (IPA: [haˈlɯdʒɯ]) or Halici[1] is a Turkish surname.[2] It is derived from the Turkish noun of Persian origin halı (cf. Persian: قالی (qâli)) with the meaning "carpet" by adding the Turkish agentive suffix -cı and originally denoted a person either weaving or selling carpets or rugs. Notable people with the surname include:
- Mehdi Halıcı (1927–2008), Turkish novelist
- Nevin Halıcı (born 1941), Turkish writer
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Turkish |
| Meaning | carpet weaver; carpet trader, carpet seller |
| Region of origin | Turkey |
References
edit- ^ "Halici Surname Meaning & Statistics". forebears.io. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
Approximately 8,402 people bear this surname. Most prevalent in: Turkey; Highest density in: Turkey.
- ^ "Halıcı Surname Meaning & Statistics". forebears.io. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
Approximately 3 people bear this surname.
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