Ilsiyar

girlTatar (Turkic)

Ilsiyar is a Muslim girl name meaning “One who loves her homeland”.

MeaningOne who loves her homeland
GenderGirl
OriginTatar (Turkic)
Pronunciationeel-see-YAHR
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Ilsiyar

Ilsiyar is a modern Tatar name built from il, 'country, homeland, people', and the verb siyar, 'to love'. It is understood as 'she who loves her country'. Names of this kind were created in Tatarstan in the twentieth century, and Ilsiyar remains a recognisable Tatar and Bashkir girls' name.

Is Ilsiyar a Muslim name?

Yes, in practice. Ilsiyar is a Tatar name rather than an Arabic one, used by Muslim Tatar and Bashkir families.

Where is the name Ilsiyar used?

Found mainly in Tatarstan and Bashkortostan.

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Spellings and variants of Ilsiyar

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ilsiyar mean?

Ilsiyar means 'One who loves her homeland'. It comes from Tatar (Turkic).

Is Ilsiyar a Muslim name?

Yes, in practice. Ilsiyar is a Tatar name rather than an Arabic one, used by Muslim Tatar and Bashkir families.

How do you pronounce Ilsiyar?

Ilsiyar is pronounced eel-see-YAHR.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.