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Yilmaz
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The first name Yilmaz (Turkish Yılmaz) comes from the Turkish expression yılmaz, which means 'fearless' or 'undaunted'. Thus, the name describes a person who is unafraid and never gives up. In Turkey, Yılmaz is not only a commonly used first name but also one of the most widespread surnames.
What does the name Yilmaz mean?
Yilmaz (Turkish Yılmaz) derives from the Turkish word yılmaz, which means 'fearless' or 'undaunted'. The name represents someone who does not retreat and is always determined. Notable personalities with this name include the Turkish actors Yılmaz Güney and Yılmaz Köksal.
Where does the name Yilmaz come from?
The name Yilmaz has Turkish roots and means 'the fearless' or 'the undaunted'. The Turkish word year is yılmaz, which describes these qualities.
How do you pronounce Yilmaz?
The name Yilmaz is usually pronounced in German as 'Jil-mas' [ˈjɪlmaz]. It has two syllables and sounds rhythmically distinct. The bright I sound at the beginning conveys freshness, while the consonant cluster '-lmaz' at the end gives the name a powerful and closed structure. Yilmaz thus sounds energetic and tradition-conscious, strong and characterful.
Popularity
In Germany, the name Yilmaz enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,420th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2014, when it reached 921st place. Over the last ten years, Yilmaz has been chosen as a first name about 150 times, placing it 1,898th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,593rd.
Nicknames & pet names
Yile / Yilki / Yillo / Yilmo / Yiltscho / Yülli
Famous people
- Yekta Yilmaz Gul (wrestler)
- Yilmaz Bayraktar (German actor)
- Yilmaz Dziewior (German art historian)
- Yilmaz Erdogan (Turkish actor)
- Yilmaz Güney (Turkish actor & director)
- Yilmaz Onay (writer from Turkey)
- Yilmaz Orhan (footballer from Cyprus)
- Yilmaz Örtülü (German football player)
- Yilmaz Ozlem (football player from Bulgaria)
- Yilmaz Sen (football player from Turkey)
- Yilmaz Vural (Turkish football manager)
Frequently asked questions about the name Yilmaz
What does the name Yilmaz mean?
The name Yilmaz comes from Turkish and means 'fearless' or 'undaunted'. It describes a person who is determined and brave.
Where does the name Yilmaz come from?
Yilmaz has its roots in the Turkish language and is commonly used in Turkey.
How popular is the name Yilmaz?
Yilmaz is a widely used name in Turkey and enjoys popularity internationally due to its strong meaning.