Dilraba means “heart-captivating”. It comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Dilraba is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Dilraba mean?
Literally: dil 'heart' + raba 'ravishing, stealing'
Literal meaning
Dilraba is a girl's name used in Uyghur. It means “heart-captivating”, from dil 'heart' + raba 'ravishing, stealing'. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Dilraba in Uyghur
What does Dilraba mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written دىلرابا and Dilraba (ULY). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “heart-captivating” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Dilraba come from?
Persian, compound. From dil 'heart' + raba 'ravishing, stealing'.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Dilraba a Uyghur name?
Yes. Dilraba is used as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Dilraba across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | دىلراباArabic script | Girl | same as above: “heart-captivating” | 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 Dilraba
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| دىلرابا | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Dilraba | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY) |
Sibling names for Dilraba
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 Dilraba rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MajidullaBoy“God's renowned person”same language (uyghur)
- AshurBoy“born in the month of Ashura; tithe collector”same language (uyghur)
- MirzatBoy“son of a bey; of bey lineage”same language (uyghur)
- GüzereGirl“pure maiden; young, innocent girl”same language (uyghur)
- HeremsimaGirl“sign of paradise”same language (uyghur)
- BishriBoy“good news; cheerful-faced”same language (uyghur)
- MinamBoy“abundant blessings”same language (uyghur)
- “gold”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Dilraba
What does the name Dilraba mean?
Dilraba means “heart-captivating”. It comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Dilraba a girl's or a boy's name?
Dilraba is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Dilraba come from?
Dilraba is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Dilraba?
Dilraba 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 Dilraba have?
Dilraba has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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