Ilgaz means “gallop; charge”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Ilgaz is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Ilgaz mean?
Literal meaning
Ilgaz is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “gallop; charge”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Ilgaz in Turkish
What does Ilgaz mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Ilgaz. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “gallop; charge” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Ilgaz come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Ilgaz a Turkish name?
Yes. Ilgaz is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Ilgaz across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | IlgazLatin | Unisex | same as above: “gallop; charge” | 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 Ilgaz
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilgaz | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Ilgaz
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Ilgaz rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AlapınarGirl“colourful spring”same language (turkish)
- UfukayUnisex“horizon moon”same language (turkish)
- SadhezarGirl“a hundred thousand; very beautiful”same language (turkish)
- BaşmanUnisex“chief, prominent person”same language (turkish)
- EsendalUnisex“healthy branch”same language (turkish)
- ÇeliktürkBoy“steel Turk”same language (turkish)
- BirgiBoy“together”same language (turkish)
- BayçaBoy“rich, wealthy”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Ilgaz
What does the name Ilgaz mean?
Ilgaz means “gallop; charge”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Ilgaz a girl's or a boy's name?
Ilgaz is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Ilgaz come from?
Ilgaz is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ilgaz?
Ilgaz is recorded for Turkish. 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 Ilgaz have?
Ilgaz 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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