Tilya
Turkic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Tilya
Tilya is a Turkic name derived from "til" meaning "tongue" or "language," with the diminutive suffix "-ya," thus signifying "little tongue" or relating to linguistic/verbal qualities.
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Etymology
Tilya is a Turkic name derived from "til" meaning "tongue" or "language," with the diminutive suffix "-ya," thus signifying "little tongue" or relating to linguistic/verbal qualities. The name is primarily used among Turkic peoples, particularly in Central Asia and among Tatar and Bashkir communities, with historical usage documented in medieval Islamic texts.
Tilya currently ranks #4,573 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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