Dilkesh means “heart-attracting, giving peace to the heart”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Dilkesh is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Dilkesh mean?
دىلنى تارتىدىغان، دىلغا ئارام بېرىدىغانLiteral meaning
Dilkesh (دىلكەش) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “heart-attracting, giving peace to the heart” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Dilkesh in Uyghur
What does Dilkesh mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written دىلكەش and Dilkesh (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “heart-attracting, giving peace to the heart” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Dilkesh come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Dilkesh a Uyghur name?
Yes. Dilkesh is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Dilkesh across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | دىلكەشArabic script | Girl | same as above: “heart-attracting, giving peace to the heart” | 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 Dilkesh
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.
Sibling names for Dilkesh
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 Dilkesh rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MeyinnisaGirl“warm woman”same language (uyghur)
- MuhemmetjanBoy“dear praised one”same language (uyghur)
- RahilBoy“migrant, emigrant”same language (uyghur)
- WesipeGirl“young girl”same language (uyghur)
- NurmirzaBoy“the name Nur with the epithet Mirza”same language (uyghur)
- MirigülGirl“affectionate girl”same language (uyghur)
- AmurBoy“flourishing, one who brings prosperity; commander, one who orders”same language (uyghur)
- GüliheselGirl“(woman) like honey”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Dilkesh
What does the name Dilkesh mean?
Dilkesh means “heart-attracting, giving peace to the heart”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Dilkesh a girl's or a boy's name?
Dilkesh is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Dilkesh come from?
Dilkesh is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Dilkesh?
Dilkesh 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 Dilkesh have?
Dilkesh has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 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: دىلنى تارتىدىغان، دىلغا ئارام بېرىدىغان; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Persian (+2 more)
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