Alqish means “fortune, joy, triumph”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Alqish is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Alqish mean?
بەخت، خۇشاللىق، تەنتەنەLiteral meaning
Alqish (ئالقىش) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “fortune, joy, triumph” and gives its origin as Turkic.[1]
Meaning themes: Joy and happiness · Victory
Alqish in Uyghur
What does Alqish mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئالقىش and Alqish (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “fortune, joy, triumph” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Alqish come from?
Turkic, native word. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Alqish a Uyghur name?
Yes. Alqish is documented as a given name in Uyghur. It is built from Turkic words.
Alqish across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئالقىشArabic script | Boy | same as above: “fortune, joy, triumph” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Alqish
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Names related to Alqish
Names with a similar meaning
- AbdulpettahBoy“servant of God, the ever Victorious”
- AbdunasirBoy“helper, victorious, triumphant one; protector”
- Abdune'imBoy“contented, happy person”
- AbduraziBoy“contented, joyful one”
- Abduse'idBoy“happy, fortunate person”
- Abinchu“joy, consolation; one who comforts”
- Abiniq“fortunate, peaceful”
- AbsayitBoy“happy, fortunate person”
Sibling names for Alqish
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Alqish rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- XushyarBoy“may happiness be his companion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- Ne'imeGirl“joyful, at ease, happy”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- BəhruzBoy“fortunate”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- TewpiqBoy“success, achievement, result, honour, fortune; fairness”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- Se'dgülGirl“flower of happiness”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- “united, victorious”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme victory
- “bringer of fortune”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- RozigülGirl“flower of good fortune”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
Common questions about Alqish
What does the name Alqish mean?
Alqish means “fortune, joy, triumph”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Alqish a girl's or a boy's name?
Alqish is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Alqish come from?
Alqish is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Alqish?
Alqish is recorded for Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Alqish have?
Alqish has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: بەخت، خۇشاللىق، تەنتەنە; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Turkic (+2 more)
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