Dilnawa means “one who soothes the heart”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Dilnawa is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Dilnawa mean?
كۆڭۈلنى بەزلىگۈچىLiteral meaning
Dilnawa (دىلناۋا) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “one who soothes the heart” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Dilnawa in Uyghur
What does Dilnawa mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written دىلناۋا and Dilnawa (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who soothes the heart” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Dilnawa come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Dilnawa a Uyghur name?
Yes. Dilnawa is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Dilnawa across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | دىلناۋاArabic script | Girl | same as above: “one who soothes 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 Dilnawa
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 Dilnawa
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 Dilnawa rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MerzuqBoy“happy, prosperous, possessing all necessities”same language (uyghur)
- AysenemGirl“beautiful girl”same language (uyghur)
- ShewketayGirl“majestic girl”same language (uyghur)
- QutluqnigarGirl“fortunate girl”same language (uyghur)
- ImamquliBoy“servant of God, the imam of all”same language (uyghur)
- NejmiBoy“like a star”same language (uyghur)
- QiddisBoy“great, pure”same language (uyghur)
- Arzu'ayGirl“cherished girl”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Dilnawa
What does the name Dilnawa mean?
Dilnawa means “one who soothes the heart”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Dilnawa a girl's or a boy's name?
Dilnawa is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Dilnawa come from?
Dilnawa is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Dilnawa?
Dilnawa 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 Dilnawa have?
Dilnawa has 3 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: كۆڭۈلنى بەزلىگۈچى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Persian (+2 more)
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