Yeliz
Persian-Turkish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Yeliz
Yeliz is a Turkish given name derived from the Persian word "yel" (wind) combined with the Turkish diminutive suffix "-iz," meaning "little wind" or "windy." The name has roots in Persian-Turkish linguistic tradition and carries a poetic, nature-based significance.
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Etymology
Yeliz is a Turkish given name derived from the Persian word "yel" (wind) combined with the Turkish diminutive suffix "-iz," meaning "little wind" or "windy." The name has roots in Persian-Turkish linguistic tradition and carries a poetic, nature-based significance.
The name is primarily used in Turkish culture and among Turkish-speaking populations, with no specific religious restriction, though it is common in Muslim-majority regions; it reflects the Turkish naming tradition that emerged during the Ottoman period and continues in modern Turkey.
Yeliz currently ranks #15,205 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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