Basa means “help”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Basa mean?
ياردەمLiteral meaning
Basa (باسا) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “help”.[1]
Basa in Uyghur
What does Basa mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written باسا and Basa (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “help” applies. [1]
Is Basa a Uyghur name?
Yes. Basa is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Basa across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | باساArabic script | — | same as above: “help” | 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 Basa
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 Basa
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 Basa rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AbdulqeyyumBoy“servant of God, the Ever-Living”same language (uyghur)
- Ebu'ubeydeBoy“father of Ubeyde”same language (uyghur)
- ShahidilBoy“king of the heart, one who conquers the heart”same language (uyghur)
- YolwasBoy“tiger”same language (uyghur)
- HashireGirl“tenth daughter”same language (uyghur)
- PerghunBoy“free, idle; ease, comfort”same language (uyghur)
- “one who illuminates state and nation”same language (uyghur)
- Nuri'ehmedBoy“the name Ehmed with the epithet Nur”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Basa
What does the name Basa mean?
Basa means “help”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Is Basa a girl's or a boy's name?
Our sources do not agree on a gender for Basa, so it is not classified.
Which languages use Basa?
Basa 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 Basa have?
Basa has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 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: ياردەم; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling باسا (+1 more)
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