Dilnaz means “coy-hearted, delicate, bashful”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and Kazakh.
- Dilnaz is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Kazakh.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Dilnaz mean?
كۆڭلى نازلىق، نازۇك، ئۇياتچانLiteral meaning
Dilnaz (دىلناز) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “coy-hearted, delicate, bashful” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Dilnaz in Uyghur and Kazakh
What does Dilnaz mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written دىلناز and Dilnaz (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “coy-hearted, delicate, bashful” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
What does Dilnaz mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Дильназ and Dilnaz (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “coy-hearted, delicate, bashful” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[2]
Where does the name Dilnaz come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Dilnaz?
Dilnaz is used as a given name in Uyghur and Kazakh. Its origin is Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Dilnaz across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | دىلنازArabic script | Girl | same as above: “coy-hearted, delicate, bashful” | Documented[1] |
| Kazakh | ДильназCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “coy-hearted, delicate, bashful” | Documented[2] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Dilnaz
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilnaz[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Дильназ[2] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| دىلناز[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Dilnaz[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Дильназ[2] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Dilnaz | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Dilnaz
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Dilnaz rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ToxtiBoy“may the child stay and not die”same language (uyghur)
- AbdulikramBoy“servant of God, worthy of honour”same language (uyghur)
- TynybekBoy“calm lord”same language (kazakh)
- BawudunBoy“esteemed person of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- HemrahbibiGirl“lady who is a companion”same language (uyghur)
- NiyazgülGirl“Niyaz with the epithet 'flower'”same language (uyghur)
- MexpulBoy“one whose request is granted”same language (uyghur)
- YeldosBoy“nation, country + friend”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Dilnaz
What does the name Dilnaz mean?
Dilnaz means “coy-hearted, delicate, bashful”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and Kazakh.
Is Dilnaz a girl's or a boy's name?
Dilnaz is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Uyghur: girls; Kazakh: girls.
Where does Dilnaz come from?
Dilnaz is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Dilnaz?
Dilnaz is recorded for Uyghur and Kazakh. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Dilnaz spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Дильназ (Cyrillic), دىلناز (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Dilnaz have?
Dilnaz has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: كۆڭلى نازلىق، نازۇك، ئۇياتچان; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Persian (+2 more)
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed as a kazakh given name (feminine) in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Dilnaz recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Дильназ recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Дильназ (kazakh) recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list
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