Ildus means “friend of the homeland”. It probably comes from Turkic and Persian elements. It is used as a boy's name in Tatar and Bashkir.
- Ildus is a name of Turkic and Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Ildus mean?
Literally: il 'homeland' + dus 'friend'
Literal meaning
Ildus is a boy's name used in Bashkir and Tatar. It means “friend of the homeland”, from il 'homeland' + dus 'friend'. Its elements are Turkic and Persian in origin.
Ildus in Tatar and Bashkir
What does Ildus mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Илдус and Ildus (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “friend of the homeland” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Ildus mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Илдус and Ildus (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “friend of the homeland” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Ildus come from?
Turkic and Persian, hybrid compound. From il 'homeland' + dus 'friend'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Ildus?
Ildus is used as a given name in Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Turkic and Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Ildus across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatar | ИлдусCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “friend of the homeland” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | ИлдусCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “friend of the homeland” | Editorial |
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 Ildus
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Илдус | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Ildus | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Илдус | Bashkir | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Ildus | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Ildus
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 Ildus rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ChingizBoy“mighty, universal ruler”same language (tatar)
- AiguzelGirl“lovely as the moon”same language (tatar)
- NasimBoy“breeze”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- ShavkatBoy“power, majesty”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- TañsulpanGirl“dawn + Venus”same language (bashkir)
- KhadichaGirl“born early, premature child”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- AinurUnisex“moonlight”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- GaishaGirl“living, alive”same language (tatar, bashkir)
Common questions about Ildus
What does the name Ildus mean?
Ildus means “friend of the homeland”. It probably comes from Turkic and Persian elements. It is used as a boy's name in Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Ildus a girl's or a boy's name?
Ildus is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Ildus come from?
Ildus is of Turkic and Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ildus?
Ildus is recorded for Tatar and Bashkir. 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 many syllables does Ildus have?
Ildus has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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