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Isil

Quick answerIsil is a Turkish name derived from the Arabic root meaning "glow" or "radiance," related to the concept of light or brilliance.

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#5,876
TrendStable
Peak year2004
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageTurkish
CultureTurkish
ReligionIslam
Letters4
Numerology22 Chaldean 8
Global rank#915

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Isil

Isil is a Turkish name derived from the Arabic root meaning "glow" or "radiance," related to the concept of light or brilliance.

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Etymology

Isil is a Turkish name derived from the Arabic root meaning "glow" or "radiance," related to the concept of light or brilliance. The name is primarily used in Turkish and broader Islamic cultures, with historical usage among Turkish-speaking Muslim populations.

Isil currently ranks #5,876 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.

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