Yildiz
Yildiz is a Muslim girl name of Turkish origin, meaning “A star”.
| Meaning | A star |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish |
| Pronunciation | yuhl-DUHZ |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Central Asia |
Meaning and origin of Yildiz
Yildiz, written Yıldız in Turkish, is the ordinary word for a star, and Turkish girls have carried it for generations. The dotless ı gives the vowels a sound like the u in up. Many Turks also have it as a surname, and it appears on the map too, most famously at Istanbul's Yıldız Palace, home of the last Ottoman sultans. Uzbeks and Tatars use the related form Yulduz.
Is Yildiz a Muslim name?
Yildiz is Turkish rather than Arabic, but Muslim families in Turkey use it often, and its Arabic counterpart is Najma.
How popular is Yildiz?
It is common in Turkey, and Yulduz is the form heard in Uzbekistan and among Tatars.
Gifts with the name Yildiz
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Yildiz
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yildiz mean?
Yildiz means 'A star'. It is of Turkish origin.
Is Yildiz a Muslim name?
Yildiz is Turkish rather than Arabic, but Muslim families in Turkey use it often, and its Arabic counterpart is Najma.
How do you pronounce Yildiz?
Yildiz is pronounced yuhl-DUHZ.
Is Yildiz a boy or girl name?
Yildiz is usually a girl name.