Yilda sits next to 4 phonetic neighbors — Hilda, Gilda, and Yildiz are the closest matches by sound. Most share Yilda's Turkish (from yıldız)-origin cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
You searched for names like
"star, bright celestial light"
"moonlight, halo around the moon"
"prayer, supplication"
"beloved, wished-for child"
"from the Alara River (Antalya, Turkey)"
"noble, honorable"
"unconquerable (via Greek adamas)"
"pomegranate"
"longing, yearning for home"
"night, dark as night"
"turban-shaped flower"
"genuine, authentic, original"
Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Yilda — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Shared roots: Several names on this list have Turkish (from yıldız) origins, giving them the same cultural heritage as Yilda.
Rhythm: Yilda is a 2-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.