Boy name
Yılma name meaning
“do not lose heart or give up”
Yılma means “do not lose heart or give up.” A masculine name used in Türkiye, it is the negative imperative of Turkish yılmak, meaning to become discouraged. The wording recalls encouragement during a difficult journey and connects the name with Yılmaz, another formation from the same verb.
What does Yılma mean?
Do not lose heart or give up
In Turkish: cesaretini yitirme, vazgeçme
Yılma turns a brief encouragement into a personal name. The same spelling can also be a verbal noun in ordinary grammar, but the natural naming interpretation is a negative imperative. It shares its root with Yılmaz, while expressing an appeal rather than a descriptive quality.
Origin of the name Yılma
It is the negative imperative of Turkish yılmak, meaning to lose heart or become discouraged. In the name, -ma is understood as negation, producing the encouragement do not give up.
How to pronounce Yılma
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /jɯlma/ |
Is Yılma a boy’s name?
Yes, Yılma is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Yılma does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Yılma
What is the meaning of Yılma?
Yılma means “do not lose heart or give up”. It is the negative imperative of Turkish yılmak, meaning to lose heart or become discouraged. In the name, -ma is understood as negation, producing the encouragement do not give up.
Is Yılma a boy’s name?
Yes, Yılma is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Yılma in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Yılma nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Yılma?
Yılma is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Yılma have?
Yılma has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Yılma?
Yılma 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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