Surname · Turkish origin
Yildirim
Meaning
The surname Yildirim means Lightning.
Origin
Turkish
Type
descriptive
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Yildirim
Yıldırım means “lightning.”
What kind of surname is Yildirim?
Yildirim is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Turkish naming tradition — you can read how Turkish surnames were formed on our Turkish last names page.
Variants & spellings of Yildirim
You may also see this surname written as:
- Yıldırım
Other Turkish surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Yildirim mean?
The surname Yildirim means Lightning. Yıldırım means “lightning.”
Where does the surname Yildirim come from?
Yildirim is a surname of Turkish origin.
What kind of surname is Yildirim?
Yildirim is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other spellings of Yildirim?
Variant spellings of Yildirim include Yıldırım.
What are other Turkish surnames?
Other Turkish surnames include Aksoy, Arslan, Aydin, Celik, Demir, Dogan.