Yildiz

The Turkish first name Yildiz (in Turkish spelling Yıldız) translates to 'the star.' The name is quite common in Turkey and is also used as a surname.

What does the name Yildiz mean?

Yildiz is a common female first name of Turkish origin, meaning 'the star.' Notable bearers of the name include the Turkish singer and model Yıldız Kaplan as well as the singer Yıldız Tilbe.

Where does the name Yildiz come from?

Yildiz is a female first name with Turkish roots, carrying the meaning 'the star.' The

How do you pronounce Yildiz?

The pronunciation of Yildiz is two syllables and melodious. The name is pronounced as 'Yil-diz' [ˈjɪldɪz] or [ˈjildiz] and begins with a short, bright I sound. The consonant combination '-ld-' gives the name a distinctive middle, while the final Z adds a clear accent. This makes Yildiz stand out, powerful, and modern.

Popularity

In Germany, Yildiz enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 2,358th on the list of the most common female first names. The name reached its best ranking in 2007 at 1,198th place. In the last ten years, Yildiz has been chosen as a first name approximately 120 times, placing it 2,228th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,031st.

Nicknames & pet names

Didiz / Yidiz

Famous people

• Rifat Yildiz (2-time world champion in wrestling)
• Yıldız Tilbe (Turkish singer)
• Yildiz Aras (Turkish martial artist)
• Yildiz Ibrahimova (Bulgarian singer)
• Yildiz Kaplan (actress)
• Yildiz Kenter (actress)
• Yildiz Tilbe (Turkish singer)