Dada means “nurturer; a son standing in his father's place”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Dada is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Dada mean?
تەربىيىلىگۈچى؛ دادا ئورنىدىكى ئوغۇل (بۇ يەردە دادا ئۇلۇغلانغان)Literal meaning
Dada (دادا) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “nurturer; a son standing in his father's place” and gives its origin as Turkic.[1]
the name honours the father
Dada in Uyghur
What does Dada mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written دادا, Dada (ULY transliteration), Dadixan and دادىخان. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “nurturer; a son standing in his father's place” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Dada come from?
Turkic, native word. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Dada a Uyghur name?
Yes. Dada is documented as a given name in Uyghur. It is built from Turkic words.
Dada across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | داداArabic script DadixanLatin, variant دادىخانArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “nurturer; a son standing in his father's place” | 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 Dada
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 Dada
Variants and linked names
- DadixanBoy“nurturer; a son standing in his father's place”
Sibling names for Dada
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 Dada rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MuhtedinBoy“one who walks the right path”same language (uyghur)
- ArabetGirl“educator, supporter, trustworthy guarantor”same language (uyghur)
- ShaxapBoy“star”same language (uyghur)
- MunjiBoy“one who attains salvation”same language (uyghur)
- ZulperehGirl“joyful, one who rejoices, accompanied by happiness”same language (uyghur)
- “Barghut with the epithet 'sun'”same language (uyghur)
- NiyabeGirl“agent, representative, member”same language (uyghur)
- BuheyreGirl“little sea”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Dada
What does the name Dada mean?
Dada means “nurturer; a son standing in his father's place”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Dada a girl's or a boy's name?
Dada is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Dada come from?
Dada is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Dada?
Dada 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 Dada spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: دادا (Arabic script), Dadixan (Latin), دادىخان (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Dada have?
Dada 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: تەربىيىلىگۈچى؛ دادا ئورنىدىكى ئوغۇل (بۇ يەردە دادا ئۇلۇغلانغان); entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Turkic (+4 more)
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