Sıdıka is the Turkish feminine form of Siddiq, an Arabic name that means "honest, truthful" and derives from the root صدق (ṣadaqa) meaning "to tell the truth."Etymology and OriginThe name Sıdıka originates from the Arabic element ṣadaqa, embodying the concept of truthfulness and integrity. In Turkish, it takes the form Sıdıka, reflecting the phonetic adaptation found in many loanwords from Arabic. The name is closely related to masculine Siddiq and its variants across Islamic cultures, such as Siddiqa (Urdu) and Sedigheh (Persian).Cultural SignificanceIn Turkish naming traditions, Sıdıka carries strong moral connotations, often chosen for girls to emphasize virtuous qualities. The root consonant cluster of ṣ-d-q appears elsewhere in the Quran, for instance describing siddiqīn (truthful ones), a status sometimes associated with saints or figures of exceptional faith. Outside of occasional literary references, the name remains less common today.Meaning: "honest, truthful"Origin: Arabic, via TurkishType: first nameUsage regions: Turkey