Dena means “learned, wise”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Dena is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Dena mean?
بىلىملىك، ئاقىلLiteral meaning
Dena (دەنا) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “learned, wise” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Meaning themes: Wisdom and knowledge
Dena in Uyghur
What does Dena mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written دەنا and Dena (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “learned, wise” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Dena come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Dena a Uyghur name?
Yes. Dena is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Dena across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | دەناArabic script | Girl | same as above: “learned, wise” | 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 Dena
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 Dena
Variants and linked names
Names with a similar meaning
- AfacanUnisex“clever and mischievous child”
- AkılbekUnisex“wise lord”
- AkileGirl“wise, intelligent”
- AkylaiGirl“wise moon”
- AlimaGirl“learned, knowing”
- AlimeGirl“possessor of knowledge, learned, woman of letters”
- Alip bilge“learned hero”
- Alip bilge qaghan“learned, brave khan”
Sibling names for Dena
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 Dena rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AlimeGirl“possessor of knowledge, learned, woman of letters”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- BilimdarBoy“learned, knowledgeable”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- AlimaGirl“learned, knowing”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- EllamBoy“most learned”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- RashidBoy“wise, intelligent, mature; rightly guided”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- TalibBoy“seeker of knowledge; student”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- “clever, perceptive”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- ZulpudunGirl“master of sciences, learned, scholar, skilled in a craft”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
Common questions about Dena
What does the name Dena mean?
Dena means “learned, wise”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Dena a girl's or a boy's name?
Dena is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Dena come from?
Dena is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Dena?
Dena 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 Dena have?
Dena 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: بىلىملىك، ئاقىل; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Persian (+2 more)
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