Yaldız means “gilding, gold leaf”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Yaldız is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Yaldız mean?
Literal meaning
Yaldız is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “gilding, gold leaf”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Yaldız in Turkish
What does Yaldız mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Yaldız. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “gilding, gold leaf” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Yaldız come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Yaldız a Turkish name?
Yes. Yaldız is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Yaldız across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | YaldızLatin | Unisex | same as above: “gilding, gold leaf” | 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 Yaldız
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaldız | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Yaldız
Sibling names for Yaldız
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 Yaldız rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AytözUnisex“gem as bright as the moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- GümüşkurtBoy“silver wolf”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- İnciferGirl“shining like a pearl, beautiful”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- PesentGirl“approved, chosen; matte gold”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltınbaranUnisex“worth its weight in gold”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltunbaşBoy“golden head”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ZerrinkârUnisex“adorned with gold”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- TanzerUnisex“golden dawn”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Yaldız
What does the name Yaldız mean?
Yaldız means “gilding, gold leaf”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Yaldız a girl's or a boy's name?
Yaldız is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Yaldız come from?
Yaldız is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Yaldız?
Yaldız 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 Yaldız have?
Yaldız has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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