Yıldırım means “lightning”. It comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Yıldırım is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Yıldırım mean?
Literal meaning
Yıldırım is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “lightning”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Yıldırım in Turkish
What does Yıldırım mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Yıldırım. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lightning” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Yıldırım come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Yıldırım a Turkish name?
Yes. Yıldırım is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Yıldırım across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | YıldırımLatin | Boy | same as above: “lightning” | 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 Yıldırım
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yıldırım | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Yıldırım
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 Yıldırım rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BaysalUnisex“calm, peaceful”same language (turkish)
- HanbeyBoy“khan lord”same language (turkish)
- AcarbeyBoy“bold, capable lord”same language (turkish)
- ErginayBoy“mature moon”same language (turkish)
- ArguBoy“ravine between mountains”same language (turkish)
- ÖztoygarBoy“true lark”same language (turkish)
- TutuşBoy“struggle; battle”same language (turkish)
- EvcilUnisex“attached to home”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Yıldırım
What does the name Yıldırım mean?
Yıldırım means “lightning”. It comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Yıldırım a girl's or a boy's name?
Yıldırım is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Yıldırım come from?
Yıldırım is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Yıldırım?
Yıldırım 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 Yıldırım have?
Yıldırım 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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