Unisex name
İldeş name meaning
“a fellow countryman or compatriot”
İldeş means a fellow countryman or compatriot. Used for girls and boys in Türkiye, it is explained through Turkish il, meaning homeland or country, and the shared affiliation suffix deş. Its close connection with hemşehri, someone from the same hometown, gives the name a concrete everyday association.
What does İldeş mean?
A fellow countryman or compatriot
In Turkish: aynı yurttan olan, hemşehri
İldeş expresses belonging to the same land or community. Its suffix marks a shared relationship, comparable to the constructions behind words for a companion or fellow citizen. As a personal name, it emphasizes common belonging, giving it a different focus from il compounds concerned with rulership.
Origin of the name İldeş
Analyzed as Turkish il, meaning land or homeland, with the suffix -deş, which expresses shared membership or association.
How to pronounce İldeş
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ildeʃ/ |
Is İldeş a boy’s or a girl’s name?
İldeş is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
İldeş does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like İldeş
Names with related meanings
- Toprak♂The earth that nourishes plants
- İlay♀Moon of the homeland
- Sıla♀A longed-for home
- Serhat♂Border, frontier region
- Kenan♂Canaan
- Diyar♂Land
- Turan♂The land of Tur in Iranian tradition
- İlbilge♀Name combining country and wisdom
- Botan♂Name of the Botan region and river
- Elay♀Moon of the homeland
- Şenel♀A joyful land or community
- Amed♂The Kurdish name of Diyarbakır
FAQ about the name İldeş
What is the meaning of İldeş?
İldeş means “a fellow countryman or compatriot”. Analyzed as Turkish il, meaning land or homeland, with the suffix -deş, which expresses shared membership or association.
Is İldeş a boy’s or a girl’s name?
İldeş is used for both boys and girls.
Is İldeş in the Quran?
No. Neither the name İldeş nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name İldeş?
İldeş is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does İldeş have?
İldeş has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name İldeş?
İldeş 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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