Dilber means “one who draws the heart”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish, Azerbaijani and Turkmen.
- Dilber is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur, Azerbaijani and Turkmen.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Dilber mean?
كۆڭۈلنى تارتقۇچىLiteral meaning
Dilber (دىلبەر) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “one who draws the heart” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Dilber in Turkish, Uyghur, Azerbaijani and Turkmen
What does Dilber mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Dilber. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who draws the heart” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Dilber mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written دىلبەر, Dilber (ULY transliteration), دىلبەرقىز and Dilberqiz. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who draws the heart” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
What does Dilber mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Dilbər. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who draws the heart” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Dilber mean in Turkmen?
In Turkmen the name is written Dilber. No separate Turkmen gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who draws the heart” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Dilber come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Dilber?
Dilber is used as a given name in Turkish, Uyghur, Azerbaijani and Turkmen. Its origin is Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Dilber across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | DilberLatin | Girl | same as above: “one who draws the heart” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | دىلبەرArabic script دىلبەرقىزArabic script, variant DilberqizLatin, variant | Girl | same as above: “one who draws the heart” | Documented[1] |
| Azerbaijani | DilbərLatin | Girl | same as above: “one who draws the heart” | Editorial |
| Turkmen | DilberLatin | Girl | same as above: “one who draws the heart” | Editorial |
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 Dilber
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilber | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| دىلبەر[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Dilber[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| دىلبەرقىز[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Dilberqiz[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Dilbər | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| Dilber | Turkmen | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Dilber
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Dilber rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NeharUnisex“daytime”same language (turkish)
- “wise, learned prince”same language (uyghur)
- TaşarBoy“exuberant”same language (turkish)
- RizwangülGirl“flower of contentment”same language (uyghur)
- KasalBoy“pride, boasting”same language (turkish)
- YılhanBoy“year khan”same language (turkish)
- AblizimBoy“servant of the Great God”same language (uyghur)
- SevanUnisex“love, a moment”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Dilber
What does the name Dilber mean?
Dilber means “one who draws the heart”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish, Azerbaijani and Turkmen.
Is Dilber a girl's or a boy's name?
Dilber is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Uyghur: girls; Azerbaijani: girls; Turkmen: girls.
Where does Dilber come from?
Dilber is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Dilber?
Dilber is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur, Azerbaijani and Turkmen. 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 Dilber spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Dilber (Latin), دىلبەر (Arabic script), دىلبەرقىز (Arabic script), Dilberqiz (Latin), Dilbər (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Dilber have?
Dilber has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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: كۆڭۈلنى تارتقۇچى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Persian (+4 more)
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