Unisex name
Dilsuz name meaning
“heart-burning; deeply affecting”
Dilsuz means heart-burning or deeply affecting. It comes from Persian dilsuz, combining dil, meaning heart, with suz, meaning burning. Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, it draws its central image from fire, giving emotional pain and intense feeling the tangible form of a flame's heat.
What does Dilsuz mean?
Heart-burning; deeply affecting
In Turkish: gönül yakan; iç acıtan
Dilsuz centers on the image of a burning heart and connects with the fire-of-love metaphor in classical poetry. It may describe something painful or deeply moving. Its Persian senses of sincere concern and compassion mean that it cannot always be reduced to a single sorrowful interpretation.
Origin of the name Dilsuz
It derives from Persian dil, 'heart', and sūz, 'burning'. In Persian, the compound has also developed senses such as deeply concerned or compassionate, depending on context.
How to pronounce Dilsuz
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dilsuz/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | دلسوز |
Is Dilsuz a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Dilsuz is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Dilsuz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Dilsuz
What is the meaning of Dilsuz?
Dilsuz means “heart-burning; deeply affecting”. It derives from Persian dil, 'heart', and sūz, 'burning'. In Persian, the compound has also developed senses such as deeply concerned or compassionate, depending on context.
Is Dilsuz a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Dilsuz is used for both boys and girls.
Is Dilsuz in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Dilsuz nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Dilsuz?
Dilsuz is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Dilsuz have?
Dilsuz has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Dilsuz?
Dilsuz 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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