Idil

The female first name Idil (also İdil) has two different meanings depending on the spelling. The Turkish name İdil literally translates to 'Volga', the name of the longest river in Europe.

What does the name Idil mean?

The female first name Idil (also İdil) has two different meanings depending on the spelling. The Turkish name İdil literally translates to 'Volga', the name of the longest river in Europe. In the spelling Idil, however, the first name can also be translated as 'the idyll', from Turkish idil for 'idyll'. İdil is a popular and relatively widespread girl's name in Turkish-speaking regions. Notable bearers of the name include the German cabaret artist İdil Baydar and the German-Turkish actress İdil Üner.

Where does the name Idil come from?

The etymology of Idil is a female first name of Turkish origin meaning 'Volga' or 'the idyll'. Turkish

How do you pronounce Idil?

Sound & pronunciation of Idil: The name Idil is two syllables and compactly structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'I-dil' [iˈdiːl], starting with a bright I sound that conveys clarity. The long I in the second syllable brings brightness to the sound, while the final L softens the name. Idil thus appears modern and fine - simple, friendly, and sonically clear.

Popularity

Idil is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,630th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2010 at 1,238th place. In the last ten years, Idil has been given as a first name about 130 times, placing it 2,112th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,031st.

Nicknames & pet names

Adil / Dili / Dilli / Idl / Lidl / Lili

Famous people

• Idil Baydar (German actress)
• Idil Biret (pianist)
• Idil Ibrahim (American actress)
• Idil Üner (actress)
• Idil Uner (German actress)