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Yildiz
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How to Pronounce Yildiz
Pronounced yil-DIZ /jɪlˈdɪz/Medium
Meaning: From the Turkish yildiz, 'star.' A luminous, well-loved Turkish name, noted honestly.Low
In 30 seconds: A name that shines: Yildiz is Turkish for 'star' (said 'yil-DIZ').
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Origin MediumTurkish
MeaningFrom the Turkish yildiz, 'star.' A luminous, well-loved Turkish name, noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2023)#17510 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 10
History & Origin
Yildiz comes straight from the Turkish yildiz, 'star.' It is a classic celestial name in Turkey, evoking night skies and light. Simple and radiant, it reads as timeless. We note its meaning honestly (said 'yil-DIZ').
In the U.S. it appears only very rarely, chiefly in Turkish-heritage families. Rare, celestial, and luminous.
Did you know? Yildiz is the Turkish word for 'star' — a luminous, much-loved name across Turkey, carried honestly for its bright, celestial meaning (said 'yil-DIZ').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Yildiz — Turkish yildiz 'star'
Variations
YildezYildiza
Nicknames
YildiDizi
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Yildiz mean?
Yildiz is Turkish for 'star.'
How do you pronounce Yildiz?
It's said yil-DIZ /jɪlˈdɪz/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Yildiz a girl's name?
Yes — Yildiz is a girl's name in the Turkish tradition.
How popular is Yildiz?
Yildiz is very rare in the U.S., carried chiefly in Turkish-heritage families.