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Dilbaz

Dilbaz /dilˈbaz/

“charming, captivating”2

Probable origin Dilbaz: root entries for dilbaz · How do we know?

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Letters / syllables
6 / 2
Formation
Compound
Vowel harmony
mixed
Initial
D
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How do you pronounce Dilbaz?

Dilbaz

IPA /dilˈbaz/

The stress usually falls on syllable 2 (marked). In everyday Turkish, stress in surnames varies by speaker and region.

What does the surname Dilbaz mean?

Dilbaz is an adjective of Persian origin meaning ‘charming, captivating, coquettish’. It is formed from Persian dil ‘heart’ and bāz ‘player, fond of’, describing one who plays with or wins hearts.2

Grammar Persian dil + bāz.

That Dilbaz goes back to dilbaz is probable rather than proven: the dictionary entry cited supports it.

Dilbaz is also an ordinary word in everyday Turkish.

What is Dilbaz made of?

Dilbaz is Persian in origin and breaks into 2 parts: dil (heart (Persian)) + -bāz (player, fond of).

Dilbaz + root dil heart (Persian) PERSIAN dilbaz “charming, captivating,coquettish” suffix -bāz player, fond of Dilbaz dil root heart (Persian) dilbaz PERSIAN “charming, captivating,coquettish” -bāz suffix player, fond of
Dilbaz: parts and root words
  • dilbaz Persian — charming, captivating, coquettish2

How was the name Dilbaz formed?

Dilbaz was formed by adding the suffix -bāz (“player, fond of”) to dil (“heart (Persian)”).

Shared note · 1934Surnames became compulsory with Surname Law No. 2525 of 21 June 1934.4

Which surnames are related to Dilbaz?

Dilbaz Erdil Şendil Pakdil Dilipak
Circle area shows the number of bearers; dashed circle: no national count published. Solid line: same root; dashed line: same affix.
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01 Erdil same root – –
02 Şendil same root – –
03 Pakdil same root – –
04 Dilipak same root – –

Who are some well-known people named Dilbaz?

  1. Nesrin Dilbaz psychiatrist 1958–

People surnamed Dilbaz as recorded in Wikidata, ordered by the number of Wikipedia language editions.

How is Dilbaz written and pronounced abroad?

The name has no Turkish-specific letters and is written Dilbaz abroad as well.

Which surnames have a meaning similar to Dilbaz?

Abasıyanık, Cansever and Erinç share gloss keywords with Dilbaz within the same primary category.

Which guides add context to Dilbaz?

Read the root, formation and register information for Dilbaz alongside these guides: How Turkish Surnames Are Formed: Roots and Suffixes and How to research a Turkish surname and family tree.

Where do these facts come from?

  1. 1 Wikimedia Wikidata: Q109592432 accessed 9 November 2026
  2. 2 Wikimedia Vikisözlük: dilbaz accessed 9 November 2026
  3. 3 Wikimedia Foundation Wikidata: people with this family name accessed 8 November 2026
  4. 4 T.C. Resmî Gazete / Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (mevzuat.gov.tr) Soyadı Kanunu (Kanun No. 2525) accessed 8 November 2026

Common questions about Dilbaz

Q1

What does the surname Dilbaz mean?

Dilbaz is an adjective of Persian origin meaning ‘charming, captivating, coquettish’. It is formed from Persian dil ‘heart’ and bāz ‘player, fond of’, describing one who plays with or wins hearts.
Q2

What is the origin of the surname Dilbaz?

The root word of Dilbaz is dilbaz (Persian): “charming, captivating, coquettish”.
Q3

How do you pronounce Dilbaz?

Dil·baz, 2 syllables; IPA: /dilˈbaz/.