Surname · Turkish origin
Yildiz
Meaning
The surname Yildiz means Star.
Origin
Turkish
Type
descriptive
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Yildiz
Yıldız means “star.”
What kind of surname is Yildiz?
Yildiz 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 Yildiz
You may also see this surname written as:
- Yıldız
Other Turkish surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Yildiz mean?
The surname Yildiz means Star. Yıldız means “star.”
Where does the surname Yildiz come from?
Yildiz is a surname of Turkish origin.
What kind of surname is Yildiz?
Yildiz is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other spellings of Yildiz?
Variant spellings of Yildiz include Yıldız.
What are other Turkish surnames?
Other Turkish surnames include Aksoy, Arslan, Aydin, Celik, Demir, Dogan.