Barsxan means “khan like a tiger”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Barsxan mean?
يولۋاستەك خانLiteral meaning
Barsxan (بارسخان) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “khan like a tiger”.[1]
Meaning themes: Animals · Leadership and nobility
Barsxan in Uyghur
What does Barsxan mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written بارسخان and Barsxan (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “khan like a tiger” applies. [1]
Is Barsxan a Uyghur name?
Yes. Barsxan is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Barsxan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | بارسخانArabic script | — | same as above: “khan like a tiger” | 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 Barsxan
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 Barsxan
Names with a similar meaning
- AbayhanBoy“careful khan”
- Abdu'amirBoy“flourishing, one who brings prosperity; commander, one who orders”
- Abdu'esedBoy“a tiger-like man”
- AbdulmalikBoy“wealthy, master, ruler”
- AbdulmelikBoy“servant of God, King of all”
- AbdumalikBoy“servant of the King”
- AbdumerdiBoy“noble, brave person”
- Abduqa'idBoy“a commander”
Sibling names for Barsxan
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 Barsxan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- UtuqmirzaBoy“Utuq with the epithet Mirza”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- “khan with a mind like a lake”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- SerdarBoy“commander, chief”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- Muqa'idinBoy“leader of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- “prince”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- TeyyibBoy“good, beautiful, noble”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- SultanBoy“power, authority; sultan”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- Muqa'idBoy“commander, leader”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
Common questions about Barsxan
What does the name Barsxan mean?
Barsxan means “khan like a tiger”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Is Barsxan a girl's or a boy's name?
Our sources do not agree on a gender for Barsxan, so it is not classified.
Which languages use Barsxan?
Barsxan 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 Barsxan have?
Barsxan has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 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: يولۋاستەك خان; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling بارسخان (+1 more)
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