Yıldıran means “shining, radiating light”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Yıldıran is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Yıldıran mean?
Literal meaning
Yıldıran is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “shining, radiating light”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Meaning themes: Light
Yıldıran in Turkish
What does Yıldıran mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Yıldıran. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “shining, radiating light” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Yıldıran come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Yıldıran a Turkish name?
Yes. Yıldıran is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Yıldıran across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | YıldıranLatin | Boy | same as above: “shining, radiating light” | 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 Yıldıran
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yıldıran | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Yıldıran
Sibling names for Yıldıran
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 Yıldıran rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MirnurGirl“prince of light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- MehtapGirl“moonlight”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- NurbigeUnisex“lady of light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- MunireGirl“luminous, bright, radiant”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- IşıtUnisex“give light, make shine”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- EvnurGirl“light of the home”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- AyanferGirl“light of the eye”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- ÜçışıkBoy“three lights”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
Common questions about Yıldıran
What does the name Yıldıran mean?
Yıldıran means “shining, radiating light”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Yıldıran a girl's or a boy's name?
Yıldıran is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Yıldıran come from?
Yıldıran is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Yıldıran?
Yıldıran 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 Yıldıran have?
Yıldıran has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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