Yultuz means “girl like a star”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Yultuz is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Yultuz mean?
يۇلتۇز كەبى قىزLiteral meaning
Yultuz (يۇلتۇز) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “girl like a star” and gives its origin as Turkic.[1]
Meaning themes: Stars
Yultuz in Uyghur
What does Yultuz mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written يۇلتۇز, Yultuz (ULY transliteration), Yulduz and يۇلدۇز. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “girl like a star” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Yultuz come from?
Turkic, native word. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
- yıldız “star”, from Proto-Turkic (Turkish yıldız)
Is Yultuz a Uyghur name?
Yes. Yultuz is documented as a given name in Uyghur. It is built from Turkic words.
Yultuz across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | يۇلتۇزArabic script YulduzLatin, variant يۇلدۇزArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “girl like a star” | Documented[1] |
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 Yultuz
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.
Names related to Yultuz
Variants and linked names
- YulduzGirl“girl like a star”
Other names with yıldız
Sibling names for Yultuz
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Yultuz rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NejimeGirl“star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- SuhelGirl“bright; wakeful, alert; star of fortune”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- TurghunBoy“may the child shine forever like a fixed star, stay”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- TurghanBoy“may the child shine forever like a fixed star, stay”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- ExternisaGirl“star among women”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- TurqunBoy“still water”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- NujümBoy“stars”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- SuheyreGirl“bright; wakeful, alert; star of fortune”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
Common questions about Yultuz
What does the name Yultuz mean?
Yultuz means “girl like a star”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Yultuz a girl's or a boy's name?
Yultuz is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Yultuz come from?
Yultuz is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Yultuz?
Yultuz is recorded for Uyghur. 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 Yultuz spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: يۇلتۇز (Arabic script), Yulduz (Latin), يۇلدۇز (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Yultuz have?
Yultuz 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); origin: Turkic (+4 more)
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