Girl name
Dildade name meaning
“having given one's heart; enamored”
Dildade means having given one's heart or being enamored. It comes from Persian dildâde, combining dil, meaning heart, with dâde, expressing giving or being given. Used as a girl's name in Türkiye, it evokes the poetic image of offering a heart to a beloved and is related in meaning to Dilbeste.
What does Dildade mean?
Having given one's heart; enamored
In Turkish: gönlünü vermiş; âşık, tutkun
Dildade is a classical expression that represents love as the giving of the heart. In Turkish literary texts, it describes attachment to a beloved and has a more poetic tone than ordinary conversation. Dilbeste is closely related in meaning, using a different image of attachment.
Origin of the name Dildade
It derives from Persian dil, 'heart', and dāda, 'given'. The compound expresses the idea of having given one's heart to someone.
How to pronounce Dildade
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dildade/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | دلداده |
Is Dildade a girl’s name?
Yes, Dildade is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Dildade does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Dildade
Names with related meanings
- Meryem♀Beloved, loved one
- Mihra♀Sun
- Özlem♀Longing for reunion
- Sevim♀Affection
- Yaren♀Friend, close companion
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Bade♀Wine
- Sıla♀A longed-for home
- Zeliha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Buse♀A kiss expressing affection
- Dila♀O heart, O beloved heart
- Mila♀Dear, beloved, lovely
FAQ about the name Dildade
What is the meaning of Dildade?
Dildade means “having given one's heart; enamored”. It derives from Persian dil, 'heart', and dāda, 'given'. The compound expresses the idea of having given one's heart to someone.
Is Dildade a girl’s name?
Yes, Dildade is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Dildade in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Dildade nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Dildade?
Dildade is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Dildade have?
Dildade has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Dildade?
Dildade does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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