Yulduz means “girl like a star”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Uzbek and Tatar.
- It is recorded for Uyghur, Uzbek and Tatar.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Yulduz mean?
يۇلتۇز كەبى قىزLiteral meaning
Yulduz (يۇلدۇز) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “girl like a star”.[1]
Meaning themes: Stars
Yulduz in Uyghur, Uzbek and Tatar
What does Yulduz mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written يۇلدۇز and Yulduz (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “girl like a star” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
What does Yulduz mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Yulduz and Юлдуз (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “girl like a star” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Yulduz mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Йолдыз and Yulduz (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “girl like a star” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Yulduz come from?
- yıldız “star”, from Proto-Turkic (Turkish yıldız)
Which languages use the name Yulduz?
Yulduz is used as a given name in Uyghur, Uzbek and Tatar. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Yulduz across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | يۇلدۇزArabic script | Girl | same as above: “girl like a star” | Documented[1] |
| Uzbek | YulduzLatin | Girl | same as above: “girl like a star” | Editorial |
| Tatar | ЙолдызCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “girl like a star” | 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 Yulduz
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| يۇلدۇز[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Yulduz[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Yulduz | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Юлдуз | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
| Йолдыз | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Yulduz | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Yulduz
Variants and linked names
- YultuzGirl“girl like a star”
Other names with yıldız
Sibling names for Yulduz
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 Yulduz rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZorigülGirl“Venus: beautiful, radiant star; morning star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- CholpigülGirl“one who sparkles like the morning star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- ZuxrullaBoy“light of God, God's bright star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- ChulpanGirl“morning star, Venus”same language (tatar) · also shares the theme stars
- SuhelGirl“bright; wakeful, alert; star of fortune”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- SuweyleGirl“bright; wakeful, alert; star of fortune”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- EshhebBoy“ash-grey; shooting star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- TeleyxanGirl“risen; one whose luck comes; lucky star, good omen”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
Common questions about Yulduz
What does the name Yulduz mean?
Yulduz means “girl like a star”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Uzbek and Tatar.
Is Yulduz a girl's or a boy's name?
Yulduz is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Uyghur: girls; Uzbek: girls; Tatar: girls.
Which languages use Yulduz?
Yulduz is recorded for Uyghur, Uzbek and Tatar. 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 is Yulduz spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: يۇلدۇز (Arabic script), Yulduz (Latin), Йолдыз (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Yulduz have?
Yulduz has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: يۇلتۇز كەبى قىز; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); spelling يۇلدۇز (+1 more)
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