Yilmaz
Turkish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Yilmaz
Yilmaz is a Turkish given name meaning "unconquered" or "undefeated," derived from the Turkish words "yıl" (year) and "maz" (a suffix denoting negation or impossibility).
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Etymology
Yilmaz is a Turkish given name meaning "unconquered" or "undefeated," derived from the Turkish words "yıl" (year) and "maz" (a suffix denoting negation or impossibility). The name is primarily used in Turkish culture and among Turkish-speaking populations, with historical roots in Anatolian Turkish tradition and no specific religious association.
Yilmaz currently ranks #4,702 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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