Girl name
Yudum name meaning
“a small amount of liquid taken in one sip”
Yudum means “a small amount of liquid taken in one sip.” It comes from the Turkish noun yudum, historically connected with yutmak, “to swallow.” In Türkiye, it is used for girls. A small sip from a glass of water provides a concrete image of the name’s everyday meaning.
What does Yudum mean?
A small amount of liquid taken in one sip
In Turkish: bir içişte alınan az miktarda sıvı
Yudum turns an everyday measure of drinking into a simple name image. In Turkish, a sip of water can suggest something small yet essential, while literary uses may emphasize smallness and concentration. The meaning is not restricted to water, since the word applies to other drinks as well.
Origin of the name Yudum
From the Turkish noun yudum, denoting the amount taken in a single sip. The word is historically related to yutmak, 'to swallow.'
How to pronounce Yudum
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /judum/ |
Is Yudum a girl’s name?
Yes, Yudum is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Yudum does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Yudum
Famous people named Yudum
- Yudum İliksiz · b. 1997
FAQ about the name Yudum
What is the meaning of Yudum?
Yudum means “a small amount of liquid taken in one sip”. From the Turkish noun yudum, denoting the amount taken in a single sip. The word is historically related to yutmak, 'to swallow.'
Is Yudum a girl’s name?
Yes, Yudum is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Yudum in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Yudum nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Yudum?
Yudum is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Yudum have?
Yudum has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Yudum?
Yudum does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Yudum?
Notable people named Yudum include Yudum İliksiz.
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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