Aqash means “elder brother”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Aqash mean?
ئاكا، ئاكاشLiteral meaning
Aqash (ئاقاش) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “elder brother”.[1]
Aqash in Uyghur
What does Aqash mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئاقاش and Aqash (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “elder brother” applies. [1]
Is Aqash a Uyghur name?
Yes. Aqash is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Aqash across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئاقاشArabic script | — | same as above: “elder brother” | 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 Aqash
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.
Sibling names for Aqash
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 Aqash rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- IpargülGirl“musk, fragrant substance from the musk deer”same language (uyghur)
- RayitBoy“young soldier; guide”same language (uyghur)
- ChinixanGirl“girl white as porcelain”same language (uyghur)
- “pure, kind-hearted”same language (uyghur)
- ShirullaBoy“lion of God”same language (uyghur)
- ShayitBoy“witness, one who sees, one who testifies”same language (uyghur)
- ShahmeqsudBoy“Maqsud with the epithet shah”same language (uyghur)
- MetineGirl“firm, solid, strong”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Aqash
What does the name Aqash mean?
Aqash means “elder brother”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Is Aqash a girl's or a boy's name?
Our sources do not agree on a gender for Aqash, so it is not classified.
Which languages use Aqash?
Aqash 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 Aqash have?
Aqash has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 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: ئاكا، ئاكاش; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling ئاقاش (+1 more)
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