Chigil arslan means “lion of the Chigils”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 12 letters.
What does Chigil arslan mean?
چىگىللارنىڭ ئارسلانىLiteral meaning
Chigil arslan (چىگىل ئارسلان) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “lion of the Chigils”.[1]
Meaning themes: Animals
Chigil arslan in Uyghur
What does Chigil arslan mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written چىگىل ئارسلان and Chigil arslan (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lion of the Chigils” applies. [1]
Is Chigil arslan a Uyghur name?
Yes. Chigil arslan is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Chigil arslan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | چىگىل ئارسلانArabic script | — | same as above: “lion of the Chigils” | 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 Chigil arslan
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 Chigil arslan
Sibling names for Chigil arslan
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 Chigil arslan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ArslanBoy“lion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- EnqerBoy“purest, most pure; bird of fortune”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- IparGirl“musk, fragrant substance from the musk deer”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- ShirmemmetBoy“lion of Muhammad”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “prince like a leopard”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- NemirBoy“leopard; pure, clean, unadulterated”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- Abdu'esedBoy“a tiger-like man”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “tiger of the people”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
Common questions about Chigil arslan
What does the name Chigil arslan mean?
Chigil arslan means “lion of the Chigils”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Is Chigil arslan a girl's or a boy's name?
Our sources do not agree on a gender for Chigil arslan, so it is not classified.
Which languages use Chigil arslan?
Chigil arslan 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 Chigil arslan have?
Chigil arslan has 4 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 12 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: چىگىللارنىڭ ئارسلانى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling چىگىل ئارسلان (+1 more)
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