-li
Turkish
suffix
Definitions
- with, containing; . This usage is treated as a "case suffix" and is separated from proper nouns by an apostrophe.
- of, from; . This usage is treated as a "word-forming suffix" and is not separated from proper nouns by an apostrophe. The demonym formed this way functions equally as an adjective and as a noun. It is commonly encountered in surnames derived from the names of towns and cities.
Etymology
Inherited from Ottoman Turkish ـلو.
Origin
Ottoman Turkish
ـلو