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Yigit

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Yigit

Pronounced yee-EET /jiˈit/Medium

Meaning: From the Turkish yigit (Yigit), 'brave; valiant; a young hero' — a widely admired virtue name in Turkey. The soft g lengthens the vowel rather than sounding a hard consonant.Low

In 30 seconds: A gallant Turkish name: Yigit means 'brave; a young hero' (said 'yee-EET'). Bold and admired.
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Origin MediumTurkish
MeaningFrom the Turkish yigit (Yigit), 'brave; valiant; a young hero' — a widely admired virtue name in Turkey. The soft g lengthens the vowel rather than sounding a hard consonant.
U.S. rank (2019)#12086 ↘ Falling
2019 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 70
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520042019

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Yigit comes from the Turkish for 'brave; valiant; a young hero,' a much-loved virtue name in Turkey. The soft g stretches the vowel; it reads bold and gallant — rare in the U.S. (said 'yee-EET').

It appears rarely in the U.S., very familiar in Turkey. Rare, gallant, and admired.

Did you know? Yigit is Turkish for 'brave; valiant; a young hero' — a widely admired virtue name in Turkey — carried with pride, rare in the U.S. (said 'yee-EET').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Yigit — Turkish 'brave; valiant; young hero'

Variations

YiğitYiginYigithan

Nicknames

YiggyGit

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yigit mean?

Yigit is Turkish for 'brave; valiant; a young hero.'

How do you pronounce Yigit?

It's said yee-EET /jiˈit/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yigit a boy or girl name?

Yigit is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Yigit?

Yigit is a rare name in the U.S., very familiar in Turkey.

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