Ashan means “be respected; gazelle”. 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 Ashan mean?
(1) ھۆرمەتلەن، (2) غىزالانLiteral meaning
Ashan (ئاشان) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “be respected; gazelle”.[1]
Meaning themes: Animals
Ashan in Uyghur
What does Ashan mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئاشان and Ashan (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “be respected; gazelle” applies. [1]
Is Ashan a Uyghur name?
Yes. Ashan is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Ashan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئاشانArabic script | — | same as above: “be respected; gazelle” | 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 Ashan
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 Ashan
Sibling names for Ashan
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 Ashan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- WelishirBoy“tamer of the lion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- EndelibshahBoy“the shah's nightingale”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “khan brave as a leopard”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- TekeBoy“male deer; billy goat”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “name of a kind of bird (large bird)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “great deer”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- TutiGirl“name of a bird”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- ShawazBoy“hawk”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
Common questions about Ashan
What does the name Ashan mean?
Ashan means “be respected; gazelle”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Is Ashan a girl's or a boy's name?
Our sources do not agree on a gender for Ashan, so it is not classified.
Which languages use Ashan?
Ashan 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 Ashan have?
Ashan has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: (1) ھۆرمەتلەن، (2) غىزالان; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling ئاشان (+1 more)
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