What origin is the name Yilmaz?

Yilmaz comes from Turkish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Yilmaz?

Names from the same turkish tradition pair naturally with Yilmaz — for example Meral, Alara, Selen. You can browse more on our turkish names page.

Yilmaz

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Yilmaz

Yilmaz

Boy

Turkish

2 syllables

Yilmaz is a Turkish boy's name meaning "Unyielding or brave".

Parents who choose Yilmaz pick a boy name from the Turkish tradition, meaning "Unyielding or brave". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Turkish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Unyielding or brave

Popularity

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Quick answers about Yilmaz

What does Yilmaz mean?

Yilmaz is a boy name of Turkish origin meaning "Unyielding or brave".

How popular is Yilmaz?

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Sister names that go with Yilmaz

Meral Alara Selen Nur Hatice Funda

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Yilmaz.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Names with a similar meaning to Yilmaz

Yilmaz means "Unyielding or brave" — these names share that spirit.

Andrew — "Andrew comes from the Greek Andreas, from aner 'man', so 'manly' or 'brave'. Andrew is one of the twelve apostles." (Greek)
Wyatt — "Wyatt comes from an English surname derived from the Old English Wigheard, meaning 'brave in war'." (English)

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