Bedel means “successor”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Bedel is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Bedel mean?
ئىزباسارLiteral meaning
Bedel (بەدەل) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “successor” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Bedel in Uyghur
What does Bedel mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written بەدەل, Bedel (ULY transliteration), Bedelxan and بەدەلخان. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “successor” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Bedel come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Bedel a Uyghur name?
Yes. Bedel is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Bedel across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | بەدەلArabic script BedelxanLatin, variant بەدەلخانArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “successor” | 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 Bedel
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 Bedel
Variants and linked names
- BedelqizGirl“successor”
Sibling names for Bedel
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 Bedel rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SattarBoy“one who covers faults”same language (uyghur)
- GülqemberGirl“flower of the moon; girl like the moon”same language (uyghur)
- TilekBoy“hope, wish”same language (uyghur)
- RaqimBoy“accountant, scribe”same language (uyghur)
- SajideGirl“worshipper, one who prostrates”same language (uyghur)
- YarBoy“friend, companion; God”same language (uyghur)
- JabirBoy“compeller”same language (uyghur)
- JesureGirl“courageous, brave, steadfast; bold, daring”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Bedel
What does the name Bedel mean?
Bedel means “successor”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Bedel a girl's or a boy's name?
Bedel is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Bedel come from?
Bedel is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Bedel?
Bedel 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 is Bedel spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: بەدەل (Arabic script), Bedelxan (Latin), بەدەلخان (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Bedel have?
Bedel 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: ئىزباسار; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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